Precious Metals and Market News

Gold and silver refuse to flinch - (Kitco News) - Although volatility has been elevated, both gold and silver have started the new year on solid footing as they look to end the week at critical resistance points.

Wall Street nearly full bull after supportive data and chaotic geopolitics, Main Street maintains bullish bias after gold reclaims $4,500/oz - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street with a near-total bullish consensus on gold’s near-term prospects, while Main Street investors maintained their bullish majority bias.

Gold breaks $4,500 as a cooling labor market strengthens bull case - (Kitco News) - The gold market does not need lower interest rates to move higher, but dovish market expectations following disappointing labor market data are adding to the bullish momentum.

Gold above $4,500/oz as Preliminary Consumer Sentiment rises to 54 in January, but long-run inflation expectations rise - (Kitco News) - The gold market is trading higher ahead of the weekend after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. improving, while longer-term inflation expectations ticked higher.The University of Michigan announced on Friday that the preliminary reading of its Consumer Sentiment survey for January was 54. The data was better than expectations, as the consensus forecast of...

Gold prices attracting some new bullish attention after U.S. economy created 50k jobs in December - (Kitco News) - After spinning its wheels at elevated levels, the gold market appears to be gaining new bullish traction as momentum in the U.S. labor market continues to slow.

Spot gold shoots to $4,490/oz after U.S. housing starts fall -4.6% in September, -0.2% in October - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are trading at session highs this morning after the latest data showed the U.S. housing market declining more than expected in September and October.Housing starts fell 4.6% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.306 million units, the Commerce Department announced on Friday. The data was worse than expected as economists looked for a decrease to 1.330...

Gold price up, silver sharply up; it’s jobs Friday, and maybe more - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are modestly up and silver prices are strongly higher in early U.S. trading Friday. Confident bulls continue to step in and buy the dips, amid risk aversion that is still elevated in the marketplace

Bitcoin January 9 daily chart alert - Bears have the near-term technical advantage - (Kitco News) - Friday, January 9--January bitcoin futures prices are weaker in early trading Friday. The bulls faded this week. A fledgling price uptrend on the daily bar chart has was negated.

Gold market analysis for January 9 - 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.

CME’s margin hike is just a smokescreen to cover major shortages in the physical market - Bawden Capital - (Kitco News) - Despite a strong start to the new year, the silver market is still struggling, unable to hold gains above $80 an ounce.

Cloudflare Vs Italy: The Battle For Digital Freedom And Global Internet Sovereignty - Cloudflare Vs Italy: The Battle For Digital Freedom And Global Internet Sovereignty Submitted by Thomas Kolbe Italian authorities are attempting to force the internet service provider Cloudflare to delete and block certain online services. Cloudflare is resisting and has turned to the U.S. government for support. The fight for a free internet is intensifying. The struggle over ...

Overhauling Air Traffic Control Involves 5,000 Locations And 600 Radar Systems: Here's What To Know - Overhauling Air Traffic Control Involves 5,000 Locations And 600 Radar Systems: Here's What To Know Authored by Jacob Burg via The Epoch Times, The federal government is embarking on what Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has called “the most important infrastructure project that we’ve had in this country for decades.” It is attempting to modernize and upgrade the nation’s entir...

Fed Subpoenaed As DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into Jerome Powell, Who Vows To "Stand Firm" - Fed Subpoenaed As DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into Jerome Powell, Who Vows To "Stand Firm" Not content with launching a dizzying cascade of international conflicts, Trump just lobbed a nuke at the Fed.  While Trump's vendetta against the Fed's Lisa Cook set for a January showdown before the Supreme Court, the Trump admin dramatically raised the stakes on Sunday when the NYT first ...

Trump Urges Cuba To Strike Deal With US "Before It's Too Late" After Oil, Money Cut Off From Venezuela - Trump Urges Cuba To Strike Deal With US "Before It's Too Late" After Oil, Money Cut Off From Venezuela U.S. President Donald Trump on Jan. 11 told Cuba that it should forge a deal with the United States now that Washington has pushed Venezuela to cut off its supply of oil and money to the communist-run island. After the U.S. military captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on Ja...

Great Balls Of Fire - Great Balls Of Fire Authored by Waters, Ellwanger & Calvin via RealClearHistory, America’s foremost heroes are cowboys, soldiers, and innovators. They imposed order on the Wild West. They showed courage on countless battlefields and saved civilization in the Second World War. Armed with a vision for the future and their own two hands, they overpowered a dark and forbidding wildern...

K-Shaped Economy Is Here To Stay As Goldman's Consumer Dashboard Shows Growing Divide - K-Shaped Economy Is Here To Stay As Goldman's Consumer Dashboard Shows Growing Divide Higher-income consumers and asset owners have watched their wealth surge as stocks climb, fueled by the AI bubble, while housing markets levitate. Lower- and middle-income households, especially those without equity or home ownership, are facing a dangerous cocktail of sticky inflation, sluggish w...

Trump Order Taking US Out Of UN Climate Orgs Caps Flood Of Corporate Exits - Trump Order Taking US Out Of UN Climate Orgs Caps Flood Of Corporate Exits Authored by Kevin Stocklin via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump put another dent in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) movement, withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and 65 other international organizations dedicated to cli...

AOC Joins Top Dems In Abrupt Pivot Against 'Antisemitism' - AOC Joins Top Dems In Abrupt Pivot Against 'Antisemitism' A synchronized burst of pro-Israel social media messaging from the Democratic Party's most ardent foot soldiers is raising eyebrows, as even their most progressive members are taking on 'antisemitism'. For example, here's AOC - a vocal critic of Israel, slamming Hamas supporters protesting in a Jewish neighborhood as a "dis...

US Warns Americans To Leave Venezuela Immediately - US Warns Americans To Leave Venezuela Immediately Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), American citizens are advised to leave Venezuela as soon as possible due to the “fluid” security situation in the South American country, a U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs X post stated. The U.S. embassy in Caracas on Jan. 9, 2026. Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Im...

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Confirms His Utter Contempt For The First Amendment Before Congress - Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Confirms His Utter Contempt For The First Amendment Before Congress Authored by Jonathan Turley, For years, some of us have argued that President Donald Trump’s January 6th speech was protected under the First Amendment and that any prosecution would collapse under governing precedent, including Brandenburg v. Ohio.  I was regularly attacked as an...

U.S. stock futures sink after Powell accuses Trump of intimidation over DOJ probe - With earnings season about to kick off, U.S. stock futures slipped Sunday, after the Dow and S&P 500 closed Friday at record highs.

Trump says he’s ‘inclined to keep Exxon out’ of Venezuela after CEO’s skepticism - President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to exclude Exxon Mobil from any oil deals in Venezuela, after the oil giant apparently didn’t display enough enthusiasm during a Friday meeting at the White House.

Apple’s stock can climb 35% this year — if these four scenarios play out - The biggest bull on Apple’s stock is looking for the company to address its “invisible AI strategy’ and keep Tim Cook around as CEO for this transformative period.

Powell says criminal investigation by Trump’s Justice Department threatens Fed’s independence - The Justice Department served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas on Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday, threatening an “unprecedented” criminal indictment against him over cost overruns for the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters building.

Why investors shouldn’t panic yet about Trump’s plan to cap credit-card rates - A 10% cap on interest rates could mean a big hit to card companies’ earnings. But a Jefferies analyst says it’s “highly unlikely” that Trump gets his way.

Allegiant to buy rival budget airline Sun Country for around $1.5 billion - Budget air carriers Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines will merge, the companies said Sunday, the latest move toward consolidation in a heavily competitive industry.

We paid my daughter and son-in-law’s mortgage when it reached $76K. Here’s why we chose that magic figure. - “My husband, daughter, son-in-law and I all went to the bank.”

Stocks are signaling that another commodities ‘supercycle’ is afoot in 2026 - Parts of the financial market linked to hard assets and tangible items appear to be settling into what could become a prolonged boom.

I’m afraid my financial adviser will steal my money. I’ve read too many cautionary tales. How can I be sure? - “I am 66 years old and have been retired for about a year and a half.”

‘I have absolutely no idea what to do’: I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and inherited $400K. How do I invest it? - “I’m retired and 72.”

Fed Chair Powell says he's under criminal investigation, won't bow to Trump intimidation - President Donald Trump has criticized Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates as much and as quickly as the president wants.

Stock futures slide as Trump's DOJ opens criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell: Live updates - Traders are preparing for the kickoff of earnings season, with major Wall Street banks set to report results in the days ahead.

ICE Minneapolis shooting: Noem to deploy hundreds more federal agents to city - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Good was engaged in an act of domestic terrorism, a claim Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputes.

Trump is weighing options against Iran: Reports - Iran has said it will retaliate if the U.S. intervenes amid political unrest in the Middle East country.

Japan plans to dissolve parliament with possible snap election in February: NHK - The snap election, if called in Feburary, would be just about five months into Takaichi's term as prime minister.

Trump revealed some of Friday's jobs data early in post the prior day - The president indicated that private sector payrolls had expanded by 654,000, a total that would have included Friday's jobs count for December.

U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.4% - The report presented a muddy view of the labor market, with companies reporting a low level of hiring but households showing employment gains.

The December jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what it is expected to show - Nonfarm payrolls likely rose by 73,000 last month while the unemployment rate edged lower to 4.5%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Supreme Court holds off on Trump tariff ruling for now — what's at stake for economy - The decision is poised to have far-reaching impacts on not only trade policy but also the U.S. fiscal situation.

Trade deficit in October hits smallest since 2009 after Trump's tariff moves - The trade shortfall was just $29.4 billion for October, down 39% from the prior month.

Fed Chairman Powell says Trump administration threatens him with criminal indictment - By Howard Schneider and Ann SaphirRuetersSunday, January 11, 2026 WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has threatened to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over congressional testimony he gave last summer about a Fed building project, an action Powell called a "pretext" to gain more influence over the central bank and monetary policy. The development in the long-simmering effort by Pr...

Jay Morse of Shadow Stats: The silver gates have closed - 5:27p ET, Saturday, January 10, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): Walter J. (John) Williams, the private consulting economist who publishes the ShadowStats economic letter, long has been an unsung hero of the struggle against gold and silver market rigging. GATA has cited his work many times over the years to show that understating inflation is U.S. government policy and is very m...

Dimitri Speck sneaks a favorable reference to GATA into his new essay at Kitco - 2:48p ET Friday, January 9, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Kitco today posts an essay by our old friend the German market analyst and author Dimitri Speck about the long history of monetary metals price manipulation. Somehow the essay has survived with a favorable reference to GATA's research, which may be the first time GATA has been mentioned favorably at Kitco, and the first time it has ...

Iran's ayatollah may be evacuating gold to Russia, Moscow Times says - From the Moscow Times, AmsterdamFriday, January 9, 2026 Russian military transport aircraft have begun making frequent flights to Tehran since the onset of mass protests spreading across Iran, threatening the current regime's. Russia may be providing military and technical support while simultaneously preparing for the evacuation of the supreme leader and his closest aides, including the remova...

Turkiye to end cash transactions in gold trade under new tracking system - Coming soon to a 'land of the free' near you? * * * From the Hurriyet Daily News, IstanbulThursday, January 8, 2026 Turkiye will introduce a comprehensive digital tracking system for precious metals in April, effectively ending cash transactions in gold trading and requiring all purchases and sales at jewelry shops to be conducted through banks, credit cards, or bank transfers. Called the Preci...

Home Prices in the Largest Countries of Europe: Splendid Housing Bubbles in Some, Prices back to 2010 in Others - Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Czech Republic, Finland, Portugal, Hungary, Bulgaria.

Job Growth in the Private-Sector, Massive Job Losses at Federal & State Governments in H2 2025 - The Fed should look at private-sector employment. Layoffs at the government are a political decision, not the result of economic weakness.

Fed Balance Sheet Drops by $67 Billion for the Week - Standing Repo Facility -$75 billion to zero, Reserve Management Purchases +$8 billion: The year-end liquidity shifts have settled down.

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

Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com Receive Cease-and-Desist Letters From Tennessee Regulators - Tennessee has issued cease-and-desist letters to Crypto.com and two of the biggest prediction market platforms, requesting the companies to shut down services for customers in the state. Regulatory Concerns Prompt State Regulators To Threaten Firms With Fines for Failure to Comply With Demands The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council has sent cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Polymarket, […]

Enactment of US Crypto Market Structure Bill Could Drive Major Bullish Shift - Senate crypto market structure votes could unlock long-awaited federal clarity or freeze progress, with bipartisan momentum building as key committees weigh bills that may shape token rules, SEC authority, and crypto adoption in the U.S. this year. Senate Votes Loom as Crypto Regulation Hits Pivotal Moment Digital asset research and investment firm Galaxy shared on […]

3 Forces Behind XRP Outperformance Could Extend Into 2026 - XRP is gaining momentum in 2026 as regulatory clarity, sustained institutional inflows, and tightening supply converge, positioning the token as a favored institutional crypto trade alongside bitcoin and ethereum. 3 Converging Catalysts Position XRP ETFs for Strong 2026 Performance Bullish sentiment across digital assets often fluctuates with price action, but deeper structural trends can point...

Willy Woo Flags Bitcoin Bear Risk as Liquidity Fades Behind Price - Bitcoin could rip higher in the short term before slipping into a dangerous late-cycle phase, as on-chain data shows momentum rising on weakening liquidity, raising bear-market risks heading into 2026, according to Willy Woo. Willy Woo Flags Final-Stage Bitcoin Setup as Bear Risks Intensify Bitcoin could see a sharp short-term rally before entering a vulnerable […]

CZ Sees ‘Super Cycle Incoming’ as SEC Eases Regulatory Pressure on Crypto - Regulatory easing is reviving the crypto super cycle debate after Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) signaled optimism that markets may be shifting toward extended growth instead of the familiar boom-and-bust pattern. CZ Eyes a Super Cycle as the SEC Changes Its Stance on Crypto Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared on social media platform X […]

Judge David Weinzweig (Ariz. Ct. App.) Guest-Blogging About "Zen and the Art of Persuasive Writing " - I'm delighted to report that Judge David Weinzweig will be guest-blogging this coming week about his new book. From the… The post Judge David Weinzweig (Ariz. Ct. App.) Guest-Blogging About "Zen and the Art of Persuasive Writing " appeared first on Reason.com.

The New York Times's Latest Analysis of Trump Judges - The truth may be that the judges actually believe what they are writing. For the left, that truth is too hard to process, so they rely on the "auditioning" charge.

Justice Barrett, Trump v. Slaughter, and Presidential Removal Power from 1969 to 1989 - Humphrey's Executor from 1969 to 1989.

Today in Supreme Court History: January 11, 1830 - 1/11/1830: Justice John McLean takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: January 11, 1830 appeared first on Reason.com.

The Trump Administration's Deportation Reels Keep Getting Copyright Strikes for Using Music Without Permission - Without any real consequences for copyright infringements, the Department of Homeland Security doesn't have much incentive to follow the law.

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Professor's Lawsuit, "Focused on Discrimination Related to Positionality Across Multiple Marginalized and Vulnerable Communities," Fizzles - I wrote about the case in July (the quote in the title of this post, as of the previous one,… The post Professor's Lawsuit, "Focused on Discrimination Related to Positionality Across Multiple Marginalized and Vulnerable Communities," Fizzles appeared first on Reason.com.

Justice Barrett, Trump v. Slaughter, and Presidential Removal Power from 1945 to 1969 - Almost every president since 1945 has refused to accept Humphrey's Executor as having been correctly decided.

Comic: It's Mercy Otis Warren vs. The Blockheads - Early America's greatest propagandist?

What Kind of Immunity for ICE Agents? - A guest post by Prof. Michael Mannheimer.

What Is Renee Good's Story? - Our beliefs and actions are often driven by the immense power of narrative, and in particular the immense power of narratives in constitutional and political life.

María Corina Machado Is Different—She Can Bring Liberty and Democracy Back to Venezuela - The Venezuelan opposition leader has repeatedly shown that she is able to mobilize her fellow citizens in a way that no other leader has been able to do. She has also never backed down from her classical liberal ideas.

Recovering Mercy by Restoring Jury Power: Lessons from Judges Bibas and Sullivan - Justice without mercy is incomplete, and the community’s conscience, carried by 12 ordinary jurors, deserves a central place in sentencing.

President Trump to the Left of Governor Newsom on House Buying - The federal government really shouldn’t be in the business of telling current homeowners who they can and cannot sell their homes to.

Friday Feature: Skola Microschool - Kristin Fink, an experienced teacher who was burnt out by burdensome rules that didn’t help kids, created Skola Microschool in Minnesota to bring a new kind of education to her community.

Originalism, Nonoriginalism and Venezuela - So you can say the President acted unconstitutionally, or you can say originalism is bunk, but you can't say both. The post Originalism, Nonoriginalism and Venezuela appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

He Could Have Been King. Watch What He Did Instead. - January 8, 1790: George Washington delivered the first State of the Union. It wasn't a royal decree. It was a job report. No applause. No guests. Just the shortest annual message in history. He could have acted like a king. Instead, he called for an armed, educated people ready to defend their own liberty. He established the standard for a free republic - defense, war powers, education, debt an...

Parchment barriers don’t stop tyranny - Words on paper don’t stop tyranny. Never did.  Never will.  The post Parchment barriers don’t stop tyranny appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

How Hackers Are Fighting Back Against ICE - Read more about how ICE has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on surveillance technology to spy on anyone—and potentially everyone—in the United States, and how to follow the Homeland Security Spending Trail.. ICE has been invading U.S. cities, targeting, surveilling, harassing, assaulting, detaining, and torturing people who are undocumented immigrants. They also have targeted people with...

ICE Is Going on a Surveillance Shopping Spree - Read more about how enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter surveillance against ICE, and learn how to follow the Homeland Security spending trail. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has a new budget under the current administration, and they are going on a surveillance tech shopping spree. Standing at $28.7 billion dollars for the year 2025 (nearly triple their 202...

EFFecting Change: The Human Cost of Online Age Verification - Age verification mandates are spreading fast, and they’re ushering in a new age of online surveillance, censorship, and exclusion for everyone—not just young people. Age-gating laws generally require websites and apps to collect sensitive data from every user, often through invasive tools like ID checks, biometric scans, or other dubious “estimation” methods, before granting them access to cert...

Public Interest Law Firm Opposes DHS Proposal to Collect More Biometric Data on American Citizens - ARLINGTON, Va.—On Friday, the Institute for Justice (IJ) submitted a comment opposing a proposed rule that would grant the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) massive new powers to collect biometric data on […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Opposes DHS Proposal to Collect More Biometric Data on American Citizens appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Florida Supreme Court Ends Homeowner’s Fight Against $100,000 Fine for Parking on Her Own Driveway - ARLINGTON, Va.— The Florida Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Lantana resident Sandy Martinez, who was challenging the sky-high fines for minor infractions issued […] The post Florida Supreme Court Ends Homeowner’s Fight Against $100,000 Fine for Parking on Her Own Driveway appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Innocent Man Brutalized by Task Force Members Again Asks Supreme Court to Hear Case  - WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, an innocent man who was brutalized by members of a joint federal/state task force in 2014 once again asked the United States Supreme […] The post Innocent Man Brutalized by Task Force Members Again Asks Supreme Court to Hear Case  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 ...

VA: New Sweeping Gun & Magazine Bans and Suppressor Taxes - As the Virginia Legislature’s starting date rapidly approaches, anti-gunners are already preparing to axe your gun rights by firing off new bills during the bill pre-filing period. HB 217 is especially damaging, and it aims to do a sweeping number of infringements on your rights if passed. The bill: Bans the importation, sale, manufacture, purchase, and transfer of a wide range of … Read more

Congress is Full of Cowards - Congress cowers while the ATF attacks—and gun owners aren’t staying silent any longer. Last month, Rep. Andrew Clyde led a letter urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to cease her plans to unlawfully and unconstitutionally register suppressors, short-barreled firearms, and AOWs under the guise of a $0 NFA “tax” on January 1st, 2026. Only 5 Senators and 37 House Representatives had … Read more

SC: Stop Frivolous Lawsuits Against Gun Makers – Support HB 4723 - A critical pro–Second Amendment bill has just been pre-filed in South Carolina, and we need your help to ensure it becomes law. House Bill 4723, the South Carolina Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, was recently introduced by Representative Chris Wooten of District 69. This bill would strengthen South Carolina law by prohibiting so-called “qualified civil liability actions” that … Read ...

Jenius Bank employees say the bank is closing - The Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.-backed digital bank is closing, according to several now-former employees. Jenius’ X account was deleted Friday, and its LinkedIn posts were deleted.

Plaid hires ex-FDIC chief Jelena McWilliams - The fintech’s CEO praised the incoming president of corporate and external affairs as a “consistent voice for transparency, consumer protection, and innovation” in a blog post Thursday.

Michigan’s Zeal Credit Union to buy another UP bank - The proposed purchase of The Miners State Bank follows Zeal’s acquisition of Gogebic Range Bank, also in the state’s Upper Peninsula. The Miners deal is the first credit union-bank tie-up of 2026.

Marqeta names Stripe, JPMorgan alum as CFO - The Stripe veteran is joining the card issuer as it continues to focus on profitability following a 27% jump in gross profit for its most recent quarter.

Trump family’s crypto firm seeks bank charter - World Liberty Financial follows several other digital asset companies in pursuit of a national trust bank charter, regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Powell says DOJ served Fed subpoenas, threatened indictment - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank has been served grand jury subpoenas and been threatened with criminal indictment, moves he called "pretexts" to influence interest rates through "political pressure or intimidation."

Google unveils new agentic commerce protocol for retailers - Universal Commerce Protocol is an open standard that establishes a common language for AI agents and systems to work together, and will allow consumers to purchase products from retailers directly through Google's AI Mode in the browser or the Gemini app.

Vought capitulates to court order, asks for CFPB funding - Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought agreed to request $145 million in funding from the Federal Reserve, yielding to a court order to avoid a contempt citation.

Plaid hires former FDIC chair Jelena McWilliams - Jelena McWilliams, former chair of the FDIC, is joining data sharing fintech Plaid as its new president of corporate and external affairs.

Prosperity Bancshares closes one M&A deal, gets thumbs-up for another - Prosperity Bancshares is fast-tracking bank acquisitions; PNC closed its acquisition of FirstBank Holding Company; BrightBridge Credit Union finalized its merger with Arrha Credit Union; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

Financing the AI boom: from cash flows to debt - by Iñaki Aldasoro, Sebastian Doerr, Daniel Rees

Implementation of the Principles for effective risk data aggregation and risk reporting (BCBS 239 Principles) - Since its publication in 2013, BCBS 239 has become a foundational framework for data management and risk management practices in the banking sector. While its principles still apply, its implementation has evolved over the years, reflecting changes in the business, technology and risk landscape.

Khaled Al-Dhaher: Closing remarks - SAMA-BIS Innovation Summit - Closing remarks by His Excellency Dr Khaled Al-Dhaher, Vice Governor for Supervision and Technology of the Saudi Central Bank, at the SAMA-BIS Innovation Summit, Riyadh, 20 November 2025.

Federal Reserve Board announces the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2026 - Federal Reserve Board announces the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2026

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

Minutes of the Board's discount rate meeting on December 10, 2025 - Minutes of the Board's discount rate meeting on December 10, 2025

Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 2, 2026 FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FD...

Press Release: Agencies Release Annual Asset-Size Thresholds Under Community Reinvestment Act Regulations - PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 30, 2025 Agencies Release Annual Asset-Size Thresholds Under Community Reinvestment Act Regulations WASHINGTON – The Fe...