Precious Metals and Market News

Gold rises as oil falls, but Iran contradictions and currency developments complicate gold’s path – ING   - (Kitco News) – Gold and oil are moving in opposite directions in the wake of the first concrete ceasefire plan since the start of the Iran conflict, but uncertainty remains high and the price and currency impacts of the war have created new complications for the yellow metal, according to commodity strategists at ING.In a report published Wednesday, commodities strategists Warren Patterson and ...

Bitcoin March 25 daily chart alert - More sideways, choppy, dull trade - (Kitco News) - Wednesday, March 25—April bitcoin futures prices are slightly up in early U.S. trading Wednesday. There is little new, technically, lately.

Gold market analysis for March 25 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders - (Kitco News) - This 5-minute bar chart for Comex gold futures can be a valuable analytical and trading tool for the active intra-day gold futures trader/market watcher.

Gold, silver sharply up as USDX, bond yields dip - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are posting sharp gains in early U.S. trading today, boosted by a weaker U.S. dollar index and a dip in U.S. Treasury yields at mid-week.

With gold holdings reaching sovereign scale, Tether announces first full audit by ‘Big Four’ firm - (Kitco News) – Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer in the world – and one of the largest buyers and holders of physical gold – announced that it has engaged one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms to conduct the first full independent audit since its founding.In an announcement published to the company’s website on Tuesday, Tether said the long-awaited move would constitute the largest ever in...

Central banks’ reactions to rising inflation weighing on gold prices, says TD’s Bart Melek - (Kitco News) - Gold prices may be struggling in the near term as rising inflation fears and a strong U.S. dollar weigh on investor sentiment, but the broader macroeconomic backdrop still supports the precious metal over the longer term, according to one Canadian bank.

BMO says gold’s bull rally is not over, only paused during the Iran war - (Kitco News) - Investor disappointment continues to grow as gold prices struggle in the face of ongoing chaos in the Middle East; however, despite continued selling pressure, many banks are not changing their long-term forecasts.

Based on Jack Bogle’s market cap target, ‘gold would be about 12% of your portfolio’ – WisdomTree CEO Steinberg - (Kitco News) – Gold is still drastically underowned in investor portfolios, and the key drivers that pushed prices above $5,000 per ounce have only strengthened in a “Trump world,” according to Jonathan Steinberg, founder and CEO of WisdomTree.In a recent interview with Barron’s, Steinberg explained why WisdomTree – the fourth-largest manager of gold in the world with around $27 billion – favor...

Gold sees modest gains in choppy, 2-sided trade - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are posting modest gains in midday U.S. trading today and silver is also higher, as some safe-haven demand has returned to the two precious metals.

Precious metals selloff reflects Iran liquidity crunch, and the gold outlook could improve ‘quite sharply’ once forced selling stops – Saxo Bank’s Hansen - (Kitco News) – Gold is being sold to raise cash amid the Iran conflict-induced liquidity crunch, but once the forced liquidations and technical selling cease, fiscal stresses, de-dollarization, and rising stagflation risks will drive prices higher once again, according to Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank.

Democrats Flip Trump's Mar-a-Lago District In Florida Special Election Upset - Democrats Flip Trump's Mar-a-Lago District In Florida Special Election Upset Democrats flipped a reliably red Florida state House seat that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on Tuesday, scoring a narrow but symbolically significant victory in a special election that drew national attention. Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Jon Maples in...

WTI Steady After Biggest Cushing Crude Build In 3 Years; Imports From Venezuela Highest Since 2019 - WTI Steady After Biggest Cushing Crude Build In 3 Years; Imports From Venezuela Highest Since 2019 Oil prices remain lower this morning, following the US proposal for a ceasefire with Iran, but off the lows following Iran's rejection. “From the Iranian perspective, Trump’s actions this week have demonstrated that the US can be pressured when Iran threatens further escalation,” sai...

Both Sides' Starting Ceasefire Positions Are: "We Won, You Surrender" - Both Sides' Starting Ceasefire Positions Are: "We Won, You Surrender" By Michael Every of Rabobank Don't screen yourself off from reality Today starts with markets in a positive mood, stocks up in Asia, bond yields down slightly, and Brent oil down around 7% to $97.5. Yet don’t screen yourself from reality. As underlined before, the price of energy on a screen currently has no re...

Iran Rejects US Proposed Ceasefire, Counters With 5 Conditions For Ending War, As US Troops En Route - Iran Rejects US Proposed Ceasefire, Counters With 5 Conditions For Ending War, As US Troops En Route Summary Iran Does Not Accept Ceasefire, Issues 5 Conditions, Says US Talks Illogical. The statement says that talks are not viable in current conditions, oil rising. 3,000 elite Army Airborne soldiers & Marines still en route after Trump said Monday says Iran has been destro...

Trapped: The Private Credit Exit Door Has Been Locked And Sealed Shut - Trapped: The Private Credit Exit Door Has Been Locked And Sealed Shut Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance While headlines are fixated on the Iran war and today’s “feel good” market rally, it is worth noting that beneath the surface, hours ago credit markets just got worse. The latest example comes from Apollo, which has been forced to put the brakes on investor withdrawals from one...

Goldman Sees Risk Of Food Price Spike Amid Fertilizer Disruption - Goldman Sees Risk Of Food Price Spike Amid Fertilizer Disruption The conversation grows louder by the day as disruption at the Hormuz chokepoint hits the global nitrogen fertilizer market and, in turn, is set to impact upcoming corn and grain harvests in some key growing regions. Goldman commodity analysts Lina Thomas and Daan Struyven penned a note on Tuesday warning clients th...

'Cuba Next!': 1000s Rally In Favor Of American Intervention In Communist Island Nation - 'Cuba Next!': 1000s Rally In Favor Of American Intervention In Communist Island Nation Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times, Thunderous chants of “Cuba next,” “patria y vida,” and “libertad” echoed from thousands of Cuban Americans in Hialeah, Florida, on Tuesday evening at a rally for a post-regime Cuba. “Patria y vida means that we get to have our country and also have ...

'RAMped!': Memory Cost Spike Sparks Surge US Import Prices - 'RAMped!': Memory Cost Spike Sparks Surge US Import Prices As we have noted numerous times in the last week or two, inflation fears are back (or rather stagflation) as growth stagnates and prices re-accelerate... This morning we get yet more confirmation of the second wave of inflation as US Import/Export prices blew expectations away... US Import prices jumped by 1.5% MoM (th...

UFO 'Gatekeeper' General Vanishes Days After Trump's Full Disclosure Order - UFO 'Gatekeeper' General Vanishes Days After Trump's Full Disclosure Order Authored by Steve Watson via modernity.news, President Trump’s order to release every UAP and UFO file appears to have triggered a wave of vanishings and deaths among the very insiders who guarded those secrets — and now Congress is being actively blocked from investigating. The general is retired Maj. G...

Stock Futures Surge, Oil Tumbles On Iran Ceasefire Optimism - Stock Futures Surge, Oil Tumbles On Iran Ceasefire Optimism US futures are sharply higher and oil tumbles as the US reportedly offered a15-point plan to help bring the conflict to a close triggering a global rally; Meanwhile Iran is said to have rejected the plan and kept up missile and drone attacks on Israel and Arab Gulf states in response to attacks on its own facilities, while...

Arm’s stock shoots toward best day in a year as an Nvidia-like chapter may be starting - Arm could dominate the CPU market the way Nvidia has come to dominate the GPU market, an analyst says.

Oil prices slide after reports of U.S. cease-fire proposal with Iran - President Donald Trump suggested a one-month cease-fire, but some reports say Iran has rejected the deal.

If you’re trying to avoid an IRS audit, leave these three things alone on your tax return - Your tax situation can change every year, but some things could trigger a red flag in the antiquated computer systems at the IRS.

This value-stock strategy has trounced the S&P 500 for nearly five years - An investor may expect a value-oriented stock strategy to be less risky and less lucrative over the long term than the S&P 500 or a growth index.

My Paypal account received money from the Philippines with two phone numbers listed. I called them. Big mistake. - “I know my information is on the dark web, and I have taken steps to be cautious.”

Intel’s stock is climbing. Here’s why the company’s new chip launch is so significant. - The company’s launch of enterprise-focused processors shows that it’s ready to ship high volumes of products made with its new chip technology, an analyst said.

SpaceX could soon file for an IPO. Why EchoStar and other space stocks are rising. - Elon Musk’s company could raise more than $75 billion, according to The Information. That would easily make for one of the biggest IPOs in history.

Elizabeth Warren raises concerns over MrBeast’s teen banking app — and its connection to a troubled bank - Sen. Elizabeth Warren is raising concerns about a popular YouTuber’s venture into financial services with his acquisition of a banking app called Step and its connection to Evolve Bank & Trust.

Leading home builder says the Iran war is already hurting housing market - KB Home shares were under pressure on Wednesday after saying it’s already seeing prospective buyers deterred by the war as the Los Angeles home builder cut its full-year guidance.

Iran war volatility is pushing retail investors to sell stocks, but they aren’t leaving the market entirely - Retail investors are gaining exposure to the market beyond single stocks.

Iran won't accept U.S. effort at ceasefire in war, state media reports - President Donald Trump has claimed the United States and Iran are "in negotiations now." But the Islamic Republic denies any direct talks to end the war.

Recession odds climb on Wall Street as economy shows cracks beneath the surface - Economists have pulled up their risk assessments of a contraction amid heightened uncertainty over geopolitical risk and a labor market slump.

Hugo Barra's return to Meta 5 years after exit underscores Zuckerberg's AI urgency - During Hugo Barra's first stint at Meta, the company was pushing heavily into VR. Now, he's back and the focus is AI agents.

Dow jumps 400 points as oil falls after U.S. reportedly sends Iran peace plan: Live updates - The New York Times reported late Tuesday that the U.S. has shared a plan with Iran to end the conflict, raising traders' hopes that the war could conclude soon.

Former SEC chair Jay Clayton says regulators would scrutinize trading ahead of Trump post - "Any move like that in advance of any announcement, the regulators are going to look at," said Clayton, former SEC chair.

Recession odds climb on Wall Street as economy shows cracks beneath the surface - Economists have pulled up their risk assessments of a contraction amid heightened uncertainty over geopolitical risk and a labor market slump.

Don't be fooled by the UK's pre-war inflation print — a 'brutal' surge could be coming  - The U.K. inflation rate stood firm at 3% in February, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

White House to pay TotalEnergies $1 billion to kill off East Coast wind farm projects - The announcement comes as the Iran war disrupts global oil and gas supplies, making the U.S.' development of its LNG resources more urgent.

Elizabeth Warren demands answers on costs, economic impact of 'illegal and reckless war' - The liberal Democratic firebrand ripped President Donald Trump, whom she said has 'dragged the United States into an illegal and reckless war.'

Traders now see little chance of an interest rate cut this year following Fed decision - All of the positive economic talk out of this week's Federal Reserve meeting had a negative impact on investors

Ringleader pleads guilty to C$22 million gold, cash theft at Toronto airport - By Adrian HumphreysNational Post, TorontoTuesday, March 24, 2026 A ringleader of Toronto’s Pearson Airport gold heist has pleaded guilty for his part in the alarming plot that saw bandits brazenly steal more than $22 million in gold and cash from an Air Canada cargo warehouse in 2023, most of which remains missing. Arsalan Chaudhary, a 43-year-old man formerly of Mississauga, pleaded guilty Mon...

French central bank books $15 billion gain on gold reserve upgrade - By Leigh ThomasReutersTuesday, March 24, 2026 PARIS -- The Bank of France has booked one-off capital gains of nearly 13 billion euros ($15.1 billion) from an upgrade of its ​gold reserves since last July as it benefited from high ‌gold prices, the central bank said today. Over the past two decades the bank has been gradually replacing older or non‑standard gold holdings with bars that meet ​mod...

The very purpose of government gold reserves is currency market rigging - 10:41a ET Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Since its founding in 1998 GATA has maintained that governments and central banks use gold for rigging the currency markets -- sometimes openly and sometimes surreptitiously, to deceive investors and other governments and central banks.  The Reserve Bank of Australia used to acknowledge candidly in its annual reports that currency ...

Ed Steer: China and silver - 5:55p ET Monday, March 23, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): The special Sunday edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest letter, headlined "China and Silver," is posted in the clear at SilverSeek here: https://silverseek.com/article/china-silver CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc.CPowell@GATA.org ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Ultra...

Ed Steer: Gold joins silver on the launch pad - 3:10p ET Sunday, March 23, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The weekend edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest letter, headlined "Gold Joins Silver on the Launchpad," is posted in the clear at SilverSeek here: https://silverseek.com/article/gold-joins-silver-launchpad CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc.CPowell@GATA.org ... ADVERTISEM...

$5+ Diesel Could Unleash Inflationary Mindset the Fed Better Not “Look Through.” Inflation Was already Hot before Iran War - When this inflationary mindset takes off, inflation becomes like a runaway train.

Construction of Data Centers, Power Plants, Factories, and Office Buildings: Boom & Bust - Explosive spending on data-centers exceeded plunging spending on office buildings for the first time ever.

2-Year, 3-Year Treasury Yields Spike, Flip to Rate Hike. Yield Curve Uninverts. Government Sold $606 Billion of Treasury Securities this Week as the Borrowing Must Go On - Whiff of turmoil in the bond market as inflation fears moved to the front and center.

Canaan’s Turnaround Gains Steam as Benchmark Doubles Price Target to $4 - With Nasdaq compliance restored and momentum building in its Avalon mining rigs and self-mining operations, the broker sees renewed upside for Canaan’s shares.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Solana (SOL) Gains 4.5% as Index Trades Higher - Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was also a top performer, rising 2% from Wednesday.

Digital Asset Treasuries: Bitcoin’s Institutional Test Case - Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are the first laboratories testing how a decentralised asset can operate as productive capital within the architecture of corporate finance, argues Sygnum Bank CIO Fabian Dori.

Plasma Obtains VASP License, Opens Amsterdam Office to Expand Stablecoin Payments in EU - The firm behind the fast-growing stablecoin blockchain also plans to obtain MiCA and EMI licenses as part of its expansion in Europe.

Gold Token Market Swells to $3.9B as CZ Calls It a 'Trust Me Bro' Asset - The tokens raise similar concerns to stablecoins, with potential risks around delivery, long-term reliability and the ability to redeem for physical gold.

Ledger Unveils $179 Nano Gen5, Built for Identity in an AI-Driven World - Alongside, there's the Ledger Wallet, a reimagined version of the company's Ledger Live app, and Ledger Enterprise Multisig, a new platform for institutional asset management.

Crypto Market Maker B2C2 Launches PENNY to Enable Instant, Zero-Fee Stablecoin Swaps - The institutional liquidity provider’s new platform says it will let users exchange stablecoins like USDT and USDC across multiple blockchains without fees.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, Ether Edge Higher; HyperLiquid Surges on $1B Purchase Plan - After weeks of turbulence, the crypto market found support Thursday, with Bitcoin and Ether posting modest gains and HyperLiquid’s token HYPE soaring.

Risk Proxies Challenge Bitcoin's Bounce; HYPE, XMR Shine: Crypto Daybook Americas - Your day-ahead look for Oct. 23, 2025

Revolut Secures MiCA License in Cyprus, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across EU - Fintech giant gains CySEC approval to offer compliant crypto trading across 30 EEA markets under MiCA

Trump Appoints Industry and Crypto Heavyweights to Guide National Technology Strategy - Trump taps Silicon Valley and crypto-linked leaders to steer U.S. science policy, signaling a deeper fusion of emerging technologies, economic strategy, and digital assets within federal advisory priorities. Trump Names Tech Titans to Science Policy Council A federal advisory body on science policy is being reconstituted to address technological change and economic impact. The White […]

BYDFi Expands European Reach With Next Block Expo 2026 Sponsorship in Warsaw - This content is provided by a sponsor. WARSAW, Poland, March 25, 2026 — Global crypto trading platform BYDFi is participating as a sponsor of Next Block Expo 2026, held March 24–25 in Warsaw, Poland. Now in its sixth edition, NBX positions itself as one of the largest crypto and blockchain gatherings in Central and Eastern […]

Iran Ceasefire Odds Climb on Polymarket as Trump Signals Negotiations With Tehran - According to a report from the New York Times (NYT), a 15-point framework aimed at resolving the conflict in the Middle East was presented to Iran, and markets have since settled following the earlier bout of volatility. At the same time, participants in prediction markets are placing bets on the likelihood of a ceasefire and […]

Bhutan Trims Bitcoin Treasury to 4,452 BTC After Latest $36M Transfer - Bhutan’s state-owned investment arm moved 519.7 BTC, roughly $36.75 million, to wallets linked to Singapore over-the-counter (OTC) desk QCP Capital early Wednesday morning, continuing a pattern of steady, low-profile bitcoin liquidations that has trimmed the kingdom’s holdings by an estimated 65% from peak. Bhutan Sovereign Bitcoin Wallet Moves $36.75 Million to QCP Capital Onchain analytics […...

Bitcoin Price Action Tightens With Neutral Oscillators, Bullish Bias in Averages - Bitcoin traded within a defined range on Wednesday, reflecting consolidation following recent volatility, with price action hovering near the upper half of its intraday band. Market signals remained mixed across timeframes, with neutral oscillators offset by a broadly supportive moving average structure. Bitcoin Chart Outlook on March 25 Price action on bitcoin‘s daily chart reflected […]

Facebook Guilty - Plus: Trump declares victory over Iran again, Afroman trial reflections, and more...

Utah Court of Appeals Upholds Dismissal of Child Sexual Abuse Accusations - An excerpt from the detailed discussion in State v. Murphy, decided Thursday by the Utah Court of Appeals (Judge David… The post Utah Court of Appeals Upholds Dismissal of Child Sexual Abuse Accusations appeared first on Reason.com.

Grant of Mental Health Pretrial Diversion for Man Accused of Attempted Murder Reversed - The man "was just released from a psychiatric facility when he thereafter failed to take his medications and committed the crimes that are the subject of this appeal."

Today in Supreme Court History: March 25, 2014 - 3/25/2014: Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores argued.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: March 25, 2014 appeared first on Reason.com.

Don't Legislate Morality: Most Americans Can't Agree on What's Immoral - Most matters enjoy too little moral agreement to make fertile ground for government intervention.

Brickbat: Triage - An investigation by the Connecticut inspector general found that Dyshan Best, who was shot in the back by police, had… The post Brickbat: Triage appeared first on Reason.com.

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What Is The Original Meaning of "Sectarian"? - The Blaine Amendments purported to do exactly what Town of Greece rejected: permit "generic" expressions of religion but not expressions of specific religious beliefs.

Donald Trump and Markwayne Mullin Insist That Politics Should Prevail Over Principle - The president and his new DHS secretary are enraged by jurists and legislators who refuse to toe the party line.

Trump Administration Agrees to Consent Decree in Missouri v. Biden Social Media Case - From the Consent Decree filed today in Missouri v. Biden (W.D. La.): As President Trump stated upon taking office on… The post Trump Administration Agrees to Consent Decree in <i>Missouri v. Biden</i> Social Media Case appeared first on Reason.com.

States Are Gaming SNAP Error Rates to Avoid Federal Penalties - States with the worst SNAP payment error rates are exploiting a carveout in the OBBBA to delay cost-sharing requirements intended to curb improper payments.

60 Minutes on US Shipbuilding and the Jones Act - Some thoughts on a recent 60 Minutes piece that addressed both the lowly state of US commercial shipbuilding and problems caused by the Jones Act.

Davis v. Warden Brief: Ensuring the Vitality of the First Step Act - The Bureau of Prisons has improperly interpreted the First Step Act of 2018 (“FSA”) to deny thousands of prisoners credits earned through rehabilitation programs, unlawfully extending their imprisonment, and frustrating Congress’s intent to reduce both federal prison costs and recidivism rates.

Restricting Clinicians at Every Level—and Calling It a Shortage - How immigration limits, licensing barriers, and regulation combine to reduce access to care.

Rare Earths, Vulcan, and Government Equity Stakes - While the US has strategic supply chain concerns, federal ownership of private companies is both unnecessary and undesirable.

Ignorance and Freedom Cannot Coexist - Thomas Jefferson knew the drill. Without knowledge of our rights, our Constitution, and the limits of government power, there's no way the people can stay - or even be - free. The post Ignorance and Freedom Cannot Coexist appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Rights aren’t Gifts from Government. They’re Ultimatums. - For the American Revolutionaries “Liberty or Death” wasn’t just a slogan. It was a warning. Rights aren’t gifts from government, and if you violate them you’ll pay the price. On this episode, it’s the natural rights foundation built on a 2000 year lineage - that made “Rebellion to tyrants” not just a suggestion, but a moral duty: “Obedience to God” The post Rights aren’t Gifts from Government. ...

They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. - "The dupes of other men." Noah Webster told us exactly what happens when people join a political party - they become mindless puppets of people in power. His timeless warning that "faction is death to liberty" is one we can't afford to ignore any longer. The post They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Digital Hopes, Real Power: Reflecting on the Legacy of the Arab Spring - This is the first installment of a blog series reflecting on the global digital legacy of the 2011 Arab uprisings. A new generation of protesters, raised on social media and often fluent in the tools of digital dissent, has taken to the streets in recent months and years. In Bangladesh, Iran, Togo, France, Uganda, Nepal, and more than a dozen other countries, young people have harnessed digital...

Nicole Ozer Named as Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Executive Director - Ozer, With Decades of Experience in Technology and Civil Liberties Law, Will Succeed Cindy Cohn as Organization’s Leader SAN FRANCISCO – Nicole Ozer has been appointed as executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation effective June 1.  Ozer is a legal expert on privacy and surveillance, artificial intelligence, and digital speech. She currently serves as the inaugural executive direc...

UK Politicians Continue to Miss the Point in Latest Social Media Ban Proposal - The UK is moving forward with its efforts to ban social media for young people. Ahead of this week’s House of Lords debate on the topic, we’re getting you situated with a primer on what’s been happening and what it all means. What was the last vote about?  On 9 March, the House of Commons discussed amendments tabled by the House of Lords in the government’s flagship legislation, the Children’s ...

Nashville Home-based Business Owners Cement Victory Over Customer Restrictions  - NASHVILLE, Tenn.—A nearly decade long legal fight from two Nashville home-based business owners has concluded with the city being required to treat home businesses fairly, allowing all of them to serve the […] The post Nashville Home-based Business Owners Cement Victory Over Customer Restrictions  appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Civil Forfeiture Keeps Raking in Billions of Dollars with Few Property Owners Getting Their Day in Court - ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) released a new edition of its landmark study of civil forfeiture, Policing for Profit. Each year, law enforcement […] The post Civil Forfeiture Keeps Raking in Billions of Dollars with Few Property Owners Getting Their Day in Court appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Appeals Court Rules Against Massachusetts Families in Lawsuit Over Unconstitutional Conditions for Special Education Services, Family Will Appeal to The Supreme Court - BOSTON—Last Friday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit brought by Ariella and David Hellman, and […] The post Appeals Court Rules Against Massachusetts Families in Lawsuit Over Unconstitutional Conditions for Special Education Services, Family Will Appeal to The Supreme Court appeared first on Institute for Justice.

TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 24, 2025 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Taurus Holdings Inc. has renewed their commitment to the organization as a Platinum-level corporate partner. “At Taurus, we believe that the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to the American way of life,” said Taurus USA The post TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP appear...

CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARRY PERMIT STARTING APRIL 22 - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 22, 2025 — Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, starting Tuesday, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.  The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a The post CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARR...

SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF WIN IN EIGHTH CIRCUIT STANDS - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 21, 2025 — In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jacobson v. Worth, the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to the 18-20-year-old carry ban in the state. Minnesota asked the The post SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF ...

WY: The Truth about the Wyoming Second Amendment Protection Act! - Recently, 3 strong GOA-backed Second Amendment bills passed the Wyoming Legislature and were sent to Governor Gordon’s Desk. Two became law while a third bill was vetoed. The two bills that became law lowered the minimum age to 18 for concealed carry permits (HB0096) and increased protections against Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders (HB0098) by making state and local enforcement of … Read more

Empowered 2A Names the Derya DY9Z as the 2026 Empowered 2A Gun of the Year - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2026 Empowered 2A Names the Derya DY9Z as the 2026 Empowered 2A Gun of the Year Springfield, VA – Empowered 2A is proud to announce that the Derya DY9Z has been named as the 2026 Empowered 2A Gun of the Year, recognizing its innovation, reliability, and appeal to today’s diverse community of firearm owners—especially women seeking performance, confidence, … Read ...

WV: Setting the Record Straight on SB 1071 - Setting the Record Straight on SB 1071 in West Virginia In recent days, West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith released a public statement regarding SB 1071, the Public Defense and Provisioning Act. His comments have created confusion about the bill’s drafting, legality, and level of expert review. It is essential that West Virginians have the full and accurate factual record. … Read more

HSBC introduces AI role to the C-suite - The bank cited generative AI as a key investment area this year, noting that 85% of employees have access to the technology.

Activist investor takes its EagleBank fight public - Diligence Capital Management has pushed the embattled lender to develop a performance improvement plan and replace three board members. Progress stalled after the bank’s CEO stepped down, the investor said.

Warren scrutinizes MrBeast’s plans for fintech Step - Beast Industries is “ill prepared” to run a fintech, the senator told its founder and CEO before pelting the two with questions about their intentions.

Hatch Bank CFO on liquidity, risk and the potential for automation - Francis Mitchell discusses his approach to building teams, evaluating operations and managing risk at the banking-as-a-service provider.

Mastercard bets AI-powered virtual CFOs can fix small-business gap - The company’s new “virtual CFO” tool is tailored for “lean teams” and designed to augment – not replace – human leadership, Mastercard’s Mark Barnett said.

New earned wage access schemes are worsening the affordability crisis - New app-based programs resemble payday loans, often trapping users in a pattern of fee-based transactions while demanding "tips" that cost some consumers hundreds of dollars per year.

Banks sour on Senate housing bill, but may not stop passage - What was once a bipartisan and broadly popular housing bill has been weighed down with a pair of provisions that banks can't support. Even with those headwinds, the bill is more likely than not to pass, but not without drawn-out negotiations between the House and Senate.

Fed's Barr: No interest rate cuts until inflation is tamed - Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr said in a speech Tuesday afternoon that he wants to see a durable and reliable reduction in consumer price inflation before he considers cutting the central bank's interest rates.

Community bank with national ambitions hires new management - B2 Bank in Minnesota, which recently exited a regulatory action in connection with its banking-as-a-service business, announced the hires of a new CEO and two other senior executives.

Ally to pay $500,000 after SEC finds robo-advisor infractions - The company's investment advisory subsidiary was dinged for failing to properly disclose that its allocation of certain client assets represented a conflict of interest.

Liquidity preparedness for margin and collateral calls - Executive Summary - Recent episodes of market turmoil, eg the Archegos Capital collapse in 2021 or the United Kingdom's liability-driven fund stress in September 2022, showed that rapid increases in margin and collateral requirements, while essential for managing counterparty risk, can amplify liquidity needs across the financial system, especially if market participants are unprepared.

Lessons from the 2023 banking turmoil - Executive Summary - The banking turmoil that started in March 2023 was the most significant period of banking stress since the Great Financial Crisis that began in 2007. Credit Suisse, a Swiss global systemically important bank, along with three regional banks in the United States, with total assets exceeding USD 1 trillion, were either shut down, put into receivership or rescued. These failures triggered a crisis...

Sound management of third-party risk - Executive Summary - A third-party service provider (TPSP) is an entity or individual that performs services, activities, functions, processes or tasks directly for a bank. Banks enter into formal arrangements with TPSPs for various reasons, including enabling access to specialised expertise, reducing costs and improving scalability, efficiency and operational resilience.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank

Agencies request comment on proposals to modernize the regulatory capital framework and maintain the strength of the banking system - Agencies request comment on proposals to modernize the regulatory capital framework and maintain the strength of the banking system

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - BOARD MEETING | MARCH 19, 2026 FDIC Board of Directors Meeting Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board of Directors met in open session to consider the following matters. Materials and information relative to the open Board actions are available on the ...

Sunshine Act Notice: FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - SUNSHINE ACT MEETING NOTICE  The FDIC Board of Directors will meet in an open session: Date and Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. ET Place: The Board meeting will be open to public observation by webcast. Members of the media should contact the Office of Com...