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Kitco News

What’s next for gold after the 200-day moving average breaks? - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver investors aren’t heading into the weekend with much to feel good about.

Wall Street brimming with bears after gold's breakdown, Main Street pessimism persists as inflation data takes center stage - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street overwhelmingly bearish on gold’s near-term prospects, while Main Street grew more pessimistic after gold’s week of weakness.

Gold and silver tumble after hot jobs print lifts dollar, Treasury yields - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Friday, after a stronger-than-expected May jobs report lifted Treasury yields, firmed the U.S. dollar and triggered heavy selling across precious metals.

Gold breaks below key technical support, but analysts see a buying opportunity - (Kitco News) - Inflation fears on multiple fronts have taken their toll on the gold market, with prices breaking below a critical long-term support level.

Mining M&A enters new phase as investors demand growth, execution | Adshead-Bell - (Kitco News) Higher metals prices are giving mining companies more capital and more strategic options, but investors are becoming less tolerant of complicated portfolios, missed guidance and weak technical oversight, according to Nicole Adshead-Bell, director of Cupel Advisory.

Gold demand will drop this year even as supply increases, but average price will still rise 43% in 2026 – Metals Focus - (Kitco News) – The global gold supply will see modest growth in both mine production and recycling in 2026, even as gold demand is projected to decline as double-digit losses in jewelry and central bank purchases are offset by increased investor appetite for bars and coins, which will replace jewelry as the largest component of demand for the first time, while the annual average gold price is f...

Gold slips below $4,500 as strong jobs report hits rate-cut trade - Kitco AM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are lower in early U.S. trading Friday, after stronger-than-expected U.S. payrolls lifted Treasury yields, firmed the dollar and pressured the rate-cut trade.

Gold price see solid selling pressure as U.S. economy created 172k jobs in May - (Kitco News) - The gold market is seeing surging selling pressure as the U.S. economy created far more jobs than expected, raising expectations that the Federal Reserve has room to raise interest rates to cool inflation.

Deglobalization sparks race for strategic resources, driving gold and copper outlook - Sohn Montreal - (Kitco News) - A shift in the global economic order is triggering a worldwide race for physical resources, creating the conditions for a sustained commodity bull market and reinforcing gold's role as a critical reserve asset, according to two leaders in global financial markets.

Gold and silver gain with risk assets as crude retreats on deal hopes - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Thursday, as weaker crude oil, softer Treasury yields and a lower U.S. dollar supported precious metals ahead of Friday’s May employment report.

Zero Hedge

UK Government Plots Digital ID Lockdown On Every Phone In Lockstep With Big Tech - UK Government Plots Digital ID Lockdown On Every Phone In Lockstep With Big Tech Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity, The Labour government in Britain is accelerating its assault on digital privacy under the well-worn banner of child protection. Fresh plans leaked to the press reveal ministers intend to compel Apple, Google and other tech firms to restrict smartphones so thorou...

Goldman's World Cup Winner Prediction Is ... - Goldman's World Cup Winner Prediction Is ... The 2026 Football World Cup kicks off June 11, with Mexico vs. South Africa opening the tournament at Mexico City Stadium. The tournament will feature 48 teams across 104 matches at stadiums in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from next Thursday through July 19. Jan Hatzius, chief economist and head of global investment research at Go...

Israeli Ambassador To France Accused Of 'Foreign Interference' After Election Remarks - Israeli Ambassador To France Accused Of 'Foreign Interference' After Election Remarks Via Middle East Eye The Israeli ambassador to France has been accused of "foreign interference" after saying he would prefer "anyone rather than Jean-Luc Melenchon" to win the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in a television interview on Thursday, Ambassador Joshua Zarka said he would rather...

'Take The Badge Off': Former Ferrari Boss Slams New $635k EV That Company Thinks Will Attract 'Younger Buyers' - 'Take The Badge Off': Former Ferrari Boss Slams New $635k EV That Company Thinks Will Attract 'Younger Buyers' One week after Ferrari unveiled its first-ever all-electric car, called the Luce, the design continues to divide analysts. Some referred to the new model as a "mix between a Honda Accord EV and a Tesla," while others said that Tesla's Model S Plaid was far superior. The la...

UK Conservatives Blast Labour North Sea Ban As 'Utter Madness' - UK Conservatives Blast Labour North Sea Ban As 'Utter Madness' Authored by Tsvetana Paraskova via OilPrice.com, The current UK government's policy of not allowing new drilling in the UK North Sea is “utter madness” as billions of barrels of untapped oil could benefit the UK industry and reduce Britain’s reliance on imports, Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the opposition Conservative ...

Global Internet Traffic Has Doubled Since 2020 - Global Internet Traffic Has Doubled Since 2020 Global internet traffic has surged in recent years, more than doubling between 2020 and 2025 as digital services, streaming and cloud computing continue to expand worldwide. As Statista's Tristan Gaudiaut details below, according to data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), total traffic volumes have increased sharply...

Paris Riots Fuel The Right: Jordan Bardella Reaches Record High Approval - Paris Riots Fuel The Right: Jordan Bardella Reaches Record High Approval Via Remix News, With French national elections approaching in 2027, the mass riots seen in Paris following the PSG victory in the Champions League are leading to an even sharper electoral shift towards the right-leaning National Rally’s Jordan Bardella. Verian’s June barometer, published by Le Figaro Magaz...

Has Trump Opened Pandora's Box? - Has Trump Opened Pandora's Box? Authored by John Rosenburger, Senior Fellow at Eisenhower Media Network The limits of U.S. military power are now fully exposed. 2.5 months in to the U.S.-Israeli war against a nation that posed no threat to the United States’ vital interests, justified by a pyramid of lies, several things are abundantly clear. President Trump failed to define clea...

Where It's Hardest To Afford A Home - Where It's Hardest To Afford A Home Big cities like Hong Kong or Los Angeles are well-known for their expensive real estate markets. But there are also plenty of housing markets you wouldn’t necessarily expect among the least affordable – including several in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. As Statista's Tristan Gaudiaut details below, according to a 2026 ranking by Forbes, Hon...

NASA Ends Mars Mission 6 Months After Losing Communication With Spacecraft - NASA Ends Mars Mission 6 Months After Losing Communication With Spacecraft Authored by T.J. Muscaro via The Epoch Times, After more than a decade of service, unlocking treasure troves of insights into Mars's atmosphere, NASA announced on June 3 that its MAVEN mission has come to an end after a still unknown anomaly threw the spacecraft off course and drained its battery. NASA’s MA...

MarketWatch - Top Stories

The Fed can’t protect consumers from supply shocks and price gouging — but Congress can - As global disruptions drive up Americans’ grocery and gasoline prices, lawmakers need to take a stand.

The U.S. stock market is facing historic downside risk — these 10 low-volatility stocks can protect your portfolio - Low-volatility stocks give investors a smoother ride — and they are beating the market on a risk-adjusted basis.

The blowout jobs report is bad news for stocks — but it shouldn’t force the Fed’s hand on interest rates - Rate hikes now will choke off the critical investments needed to lower prices.

We thought we found the perfect luxury retirement community, but it’s millions of dollars in debt. Are we trapped? - “If we were to leave, we would lose a portion of our buy-in — about $80,000.”

Can SpaceX live up to Wall Street’s multitrillion-dollar hype? - As SpaceX prepares for the biggest public debut in history, some analysts warn that the company’s “moonshot” projections could fall short.

‘This would be a one-time event’: How can I take extra money from my 401(k) without triggering higher Medicare premiums? - “I generally withdraw money from my traditional 401(k) for projects, larger expenses and sometimes just to stay ahead on upcoming bills.”

America’s crude inventories are getting perilously low. But that’s not the full story. - U.S. commercial oil inventories may be too low for comfort as the war with Iran enters its fourth month far from a clear resolution — and a lot is riding on how much longer the conflict drags on.

Apple’s WWDC will be a make-or-break moment for the company’s fledgling AI strategy - At Monday’s keynote, Apple will get a second chance to show users it can make Siri smarter and more contextually aware.

‘No one wears bling’: What does it say about America if people are afraid to wear their jewelry? - “I’ve been to many shows, operas, big parties and fundraisers.”

The key to the upcoming Fed meeting? How Warsh reacts to all the hints of a rate hike. - The new Fed chair might make swift changes to how the central bank communicates.

CNBC Top News

Bitcoin is cratering, but a new Wall Street crypto hype is on the rise - As bitcoin dropped to its lowest price since 2024, investors flock to a new type of crypto investment linked to the hyperliquid platforms, HYPE ETFs.

Inside the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal that Trump withdrew from - The U.S. and Iran have yet to reach a peace deal or address Iran's nuclear ambitions, despite signals from Trump that talks are progressing.

Chinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or another - Chinese electric vehicles are likely to be sold in the U.S. within years, despite tariffs, strict laws and opposition from the auto industry and politicians.

Wall Street's 'fear gauge' punches back as the 'crash up' in chip stocks finally reverses - The monster rally in semiconductor stocks hit a wall on Friday, and the VIX at last caught up with other volatility metrics.

Bank of America says these 'compelling' stocks are going higher - Bank of America named a slew of stocks that are too attractive to ignore.

CNBC Economy

The May jobs report will be released Friday. Here's what to expect - The stronger-than-expected start this year for job creation could be in for a reality check.

Long-term unemployment is surging in the U.S. There are hidden costs for workers and the economy - Long-term unemployment can have ramifications on financial, emotional and family health that linger even after reentry into the workforce.

Private payrolls grew by 122,000 in May, stronger than expected, ADP reports - Unlike prior months, where job growth was concentrated in healthcare and a few other sectors, gains were more broad-based.

U.S. proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor trade practices - USTR has proposed a 10% duty rate for economies that have adopted a full or partial prohibition on forced labor trade, and 12.5% for all other economies.

U.S., Iran intensify attacks as ceasefire frays, peace talks stall - Iran's IRGC reportedly denied responsibility for the Kuwait airport attack, the latest blow to an already weakened ceasefire agreement.

GATA

Joseph Solis-Mullen: Sound money and the myth of militarism - By Joseph Solis-MullenMoneyMetals.com, Eagle, IdahoFriday, June 5, 2026 One of the most common mistaken arguments against a return to sound money is that the dollar's international dominance supposedly depends upon American military supremacy. According to this view, the United States cannot seriously consider restoring monetary discipline -- whether through embracing the classical gold standar...

Alasdair Macleod: Summer doldrums for the monetary metals - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, June 5, 2026 Over the last six months, gold and silver are barely changed. Investors are losing patience. It's time to stand back and examine the big picture and ignore short-term sentiment. As our introductory chart shows, gold and silver are barely changed on the year. As a measure of investor sentiment, North American investors sold down 12 tonnes...

Maguire sees Western gold futures market collapsing; Steer talks with Commodity Culture - 10:52a ET Friday, June 5, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Western gold futures markets are collapsing as China corners the world's physical gold markets, London metals trader Andrew Maguire tells this week's episode of Kinesis Money's "Live from the Vault" program at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j81nPyBJPeA And GATA board member Ed Steer, publisher of Ed Steer's Gold and Silver D...

Indian owner of Swiss gold refiner Valcambi investigated over $159 billion of inflated revenue - By Ashutosh JoshiBloomberg NewsThursday, June 4, 2026 India's markets regulator has alleged that the owner of Swiss gold refiner Valcambi SA overstated revenue, according to an interim order issued today. Mumbai-listed Rajesh Exports Ltd. misrepresented about 15.2 trillion rupees ($159 billion) -- equaling 99.80% of its revenues from subsidiaries over the five fiscal years through March 2025, t...

Robert Lambourne: BIS gold swaps soared in March before dropping in April - By Robert LambourneThursday, June 4, 2026 Gold swaps undertaken by the Bank for International Settlements on behalf of its member central banks are estimated to have increased strongly in March, up 77 tonnes, rising from 104 tonnes to 181 tonnes, before falling by 47 tonnes to 134 tonnes in April. This is still a notable increase from the swaps estimated at the end of last year, 56 tonnes. ... ...

Wolf Street

CoinDesk

Satoshi-era bitcoin at center of $285 billion lawsuit moves after 14 years - The 1LwWt address received a legal notice from Salomon Brothers via Bitcoin's OP_RETURN field in July 2025 demanding the owner prove ownership by November 5, 2025.

A massive hiring wave reveals trading firms are no longer viewing Polymarket as a niche betting tool - While rising volume on Polymarket and Kalshi is attracting quantitative firms to prediction markets, they aren't focusing on event outcomes; rather, they're exploiting market inefficiencies for profit.

Michael Saylor’s rallying cry: Bitcoin needs four forces to win - The Strategy executive chairman argued that four distinct camps each play a vital role in bitcoin’s long-term success.

Are retail traders selling their bitcoin to buy the SpaceX IPO? - Exchange flows and stablecoin movements through this week's sell-off show no wall of money leaving crypto for cash. Exchanges such as Robinhood and Coinbase will not publicly reporting their figures until July.

Researcher who found Zcash's bug with AI adds Monero to his audit queue - Taylor Hornby, who uncovered the Orchard flaw that sent Zcash down 38%, says other privacy coins are on his list too.

WLD plunges 20% as Hayes dumps token a day after saying he would keep holding it - The BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO cited a falling chart of SpaceX stock, which does not begin trading until June 12, as Worldcoin slid about 10%.

Bitcoin back above $61,000 after rout leads to $1.6 billion liquidations - Bitcoin fell as low as $59,227 overnight before recovering, steadying after Friday's strong jobs report set off a selloff that sank the Nasdaq 100 about 5% and rattled stocks, bonds and crypto together.

Cardano social activity surges as ADA falls under 20 cents to four-year lows - Santiment data show active addresses at a four-month high and social dominance near a 2026 peak after Charles Hoskinson warned of a "wave of failures" in the ecosystem.

Why diehard bitcoin purists aren’t sweating the massive price crash that wiped out $200 billion - Mati Greenspan, Michael Saylor and Jameson Lopp blamed the AI boom for draining capital from bitcoin. Meanwhile, Jack Mallers refrained from sharing an outlook but recommended buying the dip.

AI exposed a massive flaw in top crypto network and experts warn banks could be next - After an AI model helped uncover a four-year-old flaw in Zcash, security researchers warn that similar bugs may be hiding across crypto and traditional financial systems.

bitcoin.com

Decade-Old Bitcoin Wallets Reemerge and Shift $37 Million as BTC Hits 2026 Low - As bitcoin slipped to its lowest level of 2026, a sizable cache of long-dormant wallets stirred for the first time in years, transferring funds amid pressured market conditions. Roughly 599.76 BTC, valued at $37.04 million, was moved from wallets originally established in 2014 and 2017. Ancient Bitcoin 2014 Wallet Stirs A dormant bitcoin ( BTC) […]

Hype-Driven Rallies Unwind: NEAR and WLD Round-Trip as Zcash Rebounds 18% From Its 50% Drop - Two of the crypto market’s hottest recent rallies have fully unwound, with Near Protocol’s NEAR and the Worldcoin token WLD round-tripping to their pre-rally levels, even as Zcash’s ZEC rebounded roughly 18% in 24 hours following a near-50% crash. Zcash Whipsaws On an Orchard Pool Flaw The sharpest swing belonged to zcash given ZEC had […]

RSI Crashes to 16 as Bitcoin Consolidates Near $61,000 After $59.1K Low - Bitcoin clawed its way back from a sharp weekend sell-off after bears briefly dragged the price to $59,100, triggering a volatile 24-hour swing before buyers reclaimed ground and lifted the asset above $61,600. As of 8 a.m. EDT on June 6, 2026, over the last hour, bitcoin is changing hands between $60,800 to $61,000 on […]

Ed Craven Says Kick’s Partner Program Doesn’t Reward Gambling Streams - Kick co-founder Ed Craven told a gambling streamer that the platform’s Kick Partner Program does not reward viewership from Slots or Casino streams, urging him to broadcast other categories instead. The reply is a rare on-record acknowledgment from the Stake and Kick co-founder that the program excludes the gambling content the platform is known for. […]

Etherfi and Plume Launch $100M RWA Vault Backed by Blackrock and Fidelity - Etherfi and Plume have launched a real-world asset vault to provide eligible users with access to institutional-grade yield via regulated infrastructure. The product begins with a $25 million cap and is part of a broader $100 million deployment into Plume’s RWA platform. Plume Powers New Etherfi Vault Connecting DeFi Users to Institutional Yield Etherfi and […]

Reason

Gordon-Darby Prepares to Renew Effort to Commandeer New Hampshire in Order to Maintain Emissions Testing Contract - Since it lost its first case on technical procedural grounds, the company plans to try again.

Is the Endangered Species Act Being Used to Commandeer State Governments? - A webinar discussion of whether we are seeing conservation commandeering.

Today in Supreme Court History: June 6, 2005 - 6/6/2005: Gonzales v. Raich is decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 6, 2005 appeared first on Reason.com.

Instacart Is Suing New York City Over Its $22.13 Minimum Wage for Delivery Drivers - The economic fallout of the law has been significant. Is it even legal?

Native Americans Taught Colonists How To Fight—and To Live Without Kings - Unlike in Europe, native rulers had little formal authority; they had to persuade others to follow their ideas.

Open Thread - What’s on your mind?

Bernie Sanders' Dangerous and Unconstitutional Plan to Expropriate AI Firms - The plan to seize 50% of AI firms' stock violates the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment. It would also create dangerous government control over a vital industry, in ways similar to Trump's policies.

Court Dismisses Fraud Claim Against N.Y. Times Over "Young, Old, and Sick Starve to Death in Gaza" Photo - Among other things, plaintiff failed to allege "that the alleged fraudulent conduct induced ... the plaintiff into purchasing merchandise."

Plaintiff Too Small to Challenge President Trump's Practice of Targeting Law Firms He Dislikes - From Judge Nathaniel Gorton (D. Mass.) today in Larrabee v. Trump: J. Whitfield Larrabee …. alleges that since taking office,… The post Plaintiff Too Small to Challenge President Trump's Practice of Targeting Law Firms He Dislikes appeared first on Reason.com.

This Attempt by the Trump Administration To Cripple Legal Immigration Is Illegal, Judge Rules - The government had imposed an indefinite pause on adjudicating asylum petitions and applications for green cards, work permits, and citizenship for legal immigrants from certain countries.

Cato Institute

Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund Is a (Another) Slush Fund - If Trump’s settlement stands, future presidents will have a roadmap for turning lawsuits into spending programs and political grievances into taxpayer-financed payouts.

There and Back Again: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - The House’s amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a great improvement over the Senate’s version. However, the bill is still filled with policies that won’t help, but rather harm, the housing market.

After the Castro Tyranny, Cubans Should Lead Their Transition to Freedom - When and if the Cuban dictatorship finally collapses, it would be best to let Cubans themselves determine their return to freedom.

A Federal Gas Tax Holiday Would Be Expensive and Ineffective - When the federal gas tax comes up for reauthorization in 2028, Congress should simply let the gas tax expire.

The SEC Throws in the Towel on Gag Orders - Facing an increasingly speech-friendly Supreme Court, the SEC reluctantly–and belatedly–decides to stop censoring its victims.

Tenth Amendment Center

Liberty Isn’t Taken. It’s Surrendered. - Tyrants exploit the ignorance and corruption of the people. Samuel Adams warned us, but don’t just blame the tyrants. He said we should blame the people who make them possible by giving us a self-inflicted tyranny. On this Episode: Liberty isn’t taken. With a one-two punch, it’s surrendered. The post Liberty Isn’t Taken. It’s Surrendered. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Refuse to Comply: Madison’s Blueprint to Stop the Feds - “A refusal to cooperate.” That’s the strategy James Madison gave us to stop federal programs. In Federalist #46, he laid out a series of steps to combat “unwarrantable measures of the federal government” along with those that are “warrantable” but “unpopular.” In other words, we can use his blueprint to combat unconstitutional acts, as well […] The post Refuse to Comply: Madison’s Blueprint to ...

They’re not Saving America. They’re Killing it. - Written almost 300 years ago, it was so prophetic, it sounds like it was written today. A warning about the dangerous cult that promises to protect your country - but is really killing it. On this episode, it’s the true enemy within, destroying freedom. The post They’re not Saving America. They’re Killing it. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Internet Age-Gates Are a Growing Global Threat - The internet is an essential resource for young people and adults to access information, explore community, and find themselves—both inside countries and across continents. Yet governments around the world continue to introduce and implement legislation requiring all online users to verify their ages before accessing the digital space. In some cases, politicians are going further, putting forth...

LGBT Q&A Season 1 Recap: Staying Safer Online - Last year during LGBTQ+ Pride month, we launched an LGBT Q&A where we answered your most pressing digital rights questions on EFF’s Instagram and TikTok  accounts.  Ahead of LGBT Q&A Season 2 launching next week, we’re posting a recap with some of the questions we answered. Check them out below. You wanted to know: How to stay safe when dating online. You asked: I'm a 17 year old trans woman a...

California’s AB 412 Still Demands Developers Do The Impossible - California lawmakers are again considering A.B. 412, a bill that would require AI developers to identify and disclose copyrighted works used to train generative AI systems. The problem this year is the same as last year: it’s practically impossible to comply with this law. The bill demands information that often does not exist, and cannot realistically be obtained.  EFF submitted an opposition...

The Institute For Justice - Press Releases

Institute for Justice Supports Passage of Colorado Legislation that Reins in Policing for Profit - ARLINGTON, Va.—Yesterday, Gov. Jared Polis signed HB 26-1250 into law, taking a significant step forward in protecting Coloradans from having their property unjustly confiscated by […] The post Institute for Justice Supports Passage of Colorado Legislation that Reins in Policing for Profit appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Institute for Justice Applauds Colorado for Removing Licensing Barriers for Beauty Work - Arlington, Va.—Yesterday, HB26-1181 was signed in a significant step forward in removing regulatory barriers for people wishing to work in the beauty industry. The bill, […] The post Institute for Justice Applauds Colorado for Removing Licensing Barriers for Beauty Work appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Victory! Illinois Village Agrees to Let Laura’s Garden Grow After IJ Letter - The village of Millstadt, Illinois will not be pursuing enforcement action against gardener Laura Schaefer after the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter informing them that any such action would be illegal under the Illinois Garden Act.   The post Victory! Illinois Village Agrees to Let Laura’s Garden Grow After IJ Letter appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Second Amendment Foundation

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 ...

Gun Owners of America

PA: Stop the “Lock Up Your Safety” Bill in Harrisburg! - Harrisburg Gun Grabbers Want to Criminalize Your Self-Defense! The anti-gun Democrats in Harrisburg are launching yet another direct assault on your God-given rights. On Monday, June 8th, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear two highly critical bills. This committee is run by Representative Tim Briggs (D-149), one of the most rabidly anti-gun members of the House who proudly … Rea...

SC: Can We Trust Stephen Goldfinch to be SC’s Top Cop? - Gun Owners Should Remember Stephen Goldfinch’s Record on Constitutional Carry For nearly a decade, South Carolina gun owners fought to restore a simple principle: law-abiding citizens should not have to ask the government for permission before exercising their right to bear arms. That fight was long, difficult, and filled with obstacles. One of those obstacles was Senator Stephen Goldfinch. As ...

VA: GOA and VCDL Just Had a Major Win Against Universal Background Check Enforcement in Court! - Today, Gun Owners of America and the Virginia Citizens Defense League won another major victory in our fight against Virginia’s unconstitutional Universal Background Check law. In Wilson v. Hanley, Judge Yeatts made it crystal clear that his statewide permanent injunction remains fully in effect and that Virginia law enforcement is expected to comply with that order. The court rejected efforts ...

Banking Dive

Citi names key Fraser adviser to strategy, investor relations role - The CEO also tapped a new chief of staff among a raft of moves announced Wednesday.

Fed sharpens focus on banks’ private credit exposure - The central bank has begun collecting data from banks to get a better idea of how their funding is being used in private credit, Michelle Bowman, the Fed’s vice chair for supervision, told lawmakers Thursday.

JPMorgan Chase taps AI to process checks - The bank is “automating the most labor-intensive tasks of the process, freeing our team to focus on more complex, higher-value decision making,” an executive said.

Fintech’s summer-break C-suite churn has begun - Revolut’s co-founder and chief technology officer is leaving his role at the company. The move comes roughly a week after Adyen’s finance chief said he was leaving. Meanwhile, Nubank named a Visa alum as its next CFO.

Chime’s ‘#1’ claim raises J.D. Power’s ire - The research and ranking company sued Chime, alleging the neobank improperly used the phrase “#1 ranking based on J.D. Power survey” in advertising materials. 

American Banker

Ramp raises $750 million, plans AI spending software - The corporate finance fintech now has a $44 billion valuation and is building out an AI token spend management offering for its 7,000-plus enterprise customers.

FHA commissioner Frank Cassidy resigns from post - The announcement follows a leave of absence in which Ginnie Mae President Joe Gormley helped cover the Federal Housing Admission Commissioner's responsibilities.

When sports gambling gets legalized, delinquency rates rise - Research from the New York Fed suggests that the legalization of sports betting has important implications for consumer lenders.

Provident Bank names new chief wealth officer - New Jersey-based Provident Bank promoted Annamaria Vitelli to chief wealth officer and president of the bank's wealth management subsidiary; U.S. Bancorp completed its acquisition of the global investment bank BTIG on June 1; Centier Bank has been honored with the Indiana Bankers Association's Commitment to Community Award; and more in this weeks banking news roundup.

Tennessee remittance tax adds to Trump's immigration crackdown - The bill imposes a $10 fee on transactions under $500 with an additional 2% fee for transactions exceeding that threshold. It comes amid continued pressure from the Trump administration, which has been pressing states to enforce its restrictive immigration policies and mass deportations.

Bank of International Settlements

The credibility of bail-in - by Alessandro Di Stefano, Yvan Lengwiler, Kumar RishabhThe resolution framework for global systemically important banks has been over a decade in the making. The failure of Credit Suisse (CS) in March 2023 was its first major test. Authorities had a resolution plan in place but chose a different path amid financial stability concerns.

Piero Cipollone: Europe's money evolves so people's freedom to pay remains - Introductory statement by Mr Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, at the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament, Brussels, 3 June 2026.

Frank Elderson: Strengthening operational resilience for the age of AI - Keynote speech by Mr Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank, at the Goldman Sachs European Financials Conference 2026, Zurich, 3 June 2026.

Federal Reserve - Press Releases

Agencies remove additional references to reputation risk - Agencies remove additional references to reputation risk

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Atlantic Union Bank and former employee of Frost Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Atlantic Union Bank and former employee of Frost Bank

Minutes of the Board's discount rate meeting on April 20 and 29, 2026 - Minutes of the Board's discount rate meeting on April 20 and 29, 2026

FDIC - Press Releases

Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance - PRESS RELEASE | JUNE 5, 2026 FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance WASHINGTON—The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) t...

Press Release: Agencies Remove Additional References to Reputation Risk - PRESS RELEASE | JUNE 2, 2026 Agencies Remove Additional References to Reputation Risk WASHINGTON—The federal bank regulatory agencies today join...

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