Precious Metals and Market News

Wall Street folds after gold loses 10% in a week, Main Street turns negative as Iran war escalation looms - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey saw Wall Street experts throw in the towel on gold’s near-term prospects, while Main Street investors switched to a bearish bias after another poor weekly performance.

What does the future hold for gold? - (Kitco News) - With gold prices suffering their worst weekly drop in six years—down 8%— we can expect investor sentiment to take a significant hit. Sharp pullbacks tend to shake out conviction, especially among speculative traders.

Gold sees biggest weekly loss in six years, faces more downside as inflation threat sidelines central banks - (Kitco News) - With no end in sight to the ongoing war in Iran, some analysts are warning gold investors to expect a little more pain in the marketplace, as rising energy prices are creating an inflation threat which could force central banks to halt their easing cycles and adopt a wait-and-see approach.

Proposed U.S. federal legislation looks to diversify precious metals vault network - (Kitco News) - The ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to wreak havoc on the global supply chain. Although the physical precious metals market hasn’t been directly impacted by the war in Iran, the volatility in global financial markets demonstrates that it is not completely immune to these risks.

China silver imports hit record high – nearly 800 tonnes – in January and February - (Kitco News) – China's silver imports hit an eight-year high in the first two months of 2026 as burgeoning demand from the industrial and investment sectors boosted local price premiums, drained domestic silver stockpiles, and drove unprecedented foreign purchases, according to the latest customs data released Friday.In January and February, China imported over 790 tonnes of silver, the data sh...

Bitcoin March 20 daily chart alert - Bears have the technical advantage - (Kitco News) - Friday, March 20 - April bitcoin futures prices are near steady in early U.S. trading Friday. Bulls faded this week as a price uptrend on the daily bar chart was negated.

Gold market analysis for March 20 - 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 see corrective price rebounds - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Friday, on corrective bounces following solid selling pressure this week.

Swiss gold exports fall to their lowest level since the tariff shock of August 2025 - (Kitco News) – Switzerland’s gold exports fell 18% in February from the previous month to the lowest levels since last August’s tariff-induced collapse as shipments to Britain and India slowed, Swiss customs data showed on Thursday.Deliveries to the UK – the world’s largest over-the-counter gold trading hub – from Switzerland – the world’s largest bullion refining and transit hub – fell to 20 t...

Gold’s pullback is a buying opportunity as debt risks continue to grow, says Tavi Costa - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to frustrate investors, as it has seen its second 4% single-day loss since the U.S. and Israel started a war with Iran—an event that is creating significant economic uncertainty and driving energy prices and inflation higher.

US Says Iran's Threat To Hormuz Traffic "Degraded" As 23 Nations Signal Waterway Support - US Says Iran's Threat To Hormuz Traffic "Degraded" As 23 Nations Signal Waterway Support Three weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the Trump administration's central focus now is very clear: reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore the normal passage of crude and LNG tankers through a maritime chokepoint that carries roughly one-fifth of global oil and LNG flows. On Saturday ...

Victor Hanson: What Is It With The Fickle Europeans? - Victor Hanson: What Is It With The Fickle Europeans? Via The Daily Signal, This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” podcast from Daily Signal. What is it with the fickle Europeans? I know that they have different interests than ours, but we’re both Western entities. You’d think that we’d be more collaborative on the effort to d...

Iran's Longest-Range Missile Strike Fails On Diego Garcia, As Natanz Nuclear Facility Bombed - Iran's Longest-Range Missile Strike Fails On Diego Garcia, As Natanz Nuclear Facility Bombed Summary Natanz nuclear site attacked: Iran says "no nuclear radiation" detected, even as attacks on core sites like Isfahan nuclear facilities signal clear escalation despite earlier Trump signals of maybe "winding down." War expands with furthest ever Iranian missile launch: Iran f...

UK COVID Inquiry Finds Lockdowns May Have Cost 1000s Of Lives - UK COVID Inquiry Finds Lockdowns May Have Cost 1000s Of Lives Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, The authoritarian COVID lockdowns and stay-at-home orders sold as life-saving measures have been unmasked once again as a deadly failure of big government overreach. A new UK Covid-19 Inquiry report has concluded that the relentless “Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives”...

"I'd Like To Pay Their Salaries": Elon Musk Offers Lifeline To TSA Agents As Democrats Hold Paychecks Hostage In Shutdown - "I'd Like To Pay Their Salaries": Elon Musk Offers Lifeline To TSA Agents As Democrats Hold Paychecks Hostage In Shutdown The Department of Homeland Security shutdown entered its 36th day on Saturday after Senate Democrats blocked yet another funding bill for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, and other federal agencies, triggering week...

"I Think We've Won" Trump Says As Iran Refuses Hormuz Talks, Houthis Threaten Red Sea Strait - "I Think We've Won" Trump Says As Iran Refuses Hormuz Talks, Houthis Threaten Red Sea Strait Summary CBS reporting 'heavy preparations' for ground troops as Trump says 'no ceasefire' for now; Trump calls NATO a 'paper tiger'; says "close to meeting our objectives", offramp? IRGC contradicts Bibi: says missile production is ongoing, is of "no concern" - even as IRGC spokesma...

Britain Once Led The World. What Happened? - Britain Once Led The World. What Happened? Authored by Damian Pudner via the Foundation for Economic Education, An unsettling look at the economic settlement that the UK now seems willing to accept can be found in the latest fiscal forecast, published on March 3. By the end of the forecast period, borrowing will have decreased from 5.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in...

Switzerland Halts Military Exports To US, Citing Iran War Neutrality  - Switzerland Halts Military Exports To US, Citing Iran War Neutrality  Switzerland on Friday announced it is halting all military and defense exports to the United States, citing its neutrality, coming as the Iran war reaches the three week mark. "Exports of war materiel to the US cannot currently be authorized," the government said, as quoted in Bloomberg. The statement specifical...

You Won't Believe What The UK Green Party Wants To Teach Children... - You Won't Believe What The UK Green Party Wants To Teach Children... Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Radical leftists want a new Department of Migration to push open borders propaganda in schools and fast-track voting rights, free housing and citizenship for illegals. A leaked Green Party dossier has blown the lid off plans to brainwash British schoolchildren into ...

Smith: The Political Left, Multiculturalism, & The Dark Alliance With Islam - Smith: The Political Left, Multiculturalism, & The Dark Alliance With Islam Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us For 15 years the FBI was engaged in a landmark investigation into the largest Islamic-based charity in the United States, called The Holy Land Foundation. The organization was operating as a front for Muslim terror groups, funneling cash from western countries to...

‘It’s out of date to think about a retirement age.’ More Americans want to work into their 70s. Smart companies will find ways to work with them. - Many companies invest in early-career development but neglect retaining institutional knowledge at the other end of the career spectrum

Crypto’s ‘shadow banks’ don’t want to play by the rules — setting the stage for a major crisis - With help from Washington, new crypto trust-banks are bypassing guardrails governing traditional banks.

Chuck Norris never dies: How a meme made the actor a cultural icon and multimillion-dollar brand - Memes didn’t just make Chuck Norris funny — they made him an icon, revived his career and may keep paying dividends for decades to come.

Social Security benefit cuts are coming — and they will hit current retirees hard - Even as Social Security’s finances have deteriorated, voters have responded with systemic denial.

Here’s the exact amount of money you need to make to be financially secure - The yearly thresholds for achieving financial security range from roughly $62,700 for one-person households over age 65 to $169,300 for families with two or more adults and three or more kids.

‘Six figures are missing’: My aunt’s attorney took over her bank account. Two random doctors declared her incompetent. How do I fix this? - “The attorney found two doctors — one who briefly spoke to her and signed off, and another who never saw her and simply stamped the form.”

Private-credit ‘cockroaches’ and record valuations threaten the stock market’s recovery - The S&P 500 is expensive on 18 of 20 metrics and a private-equity logjam could force big investors to dump stocks.

Jensen Huang once said there was ‘no evidence’ Nvidia chips were getting diverted to China. The scandal at Super Micro suggests otherwise. - Experts say the case highlights how the industry appears to not have taken the issue of chip smuggling seriously.

‘This guy has no manners’: My Airbnb guest requested I buy bacon and beer. The $30 bill remains unpaid. Do I insist? - “I don’t want him to retaliate with a bad review.”

Americans are about to get a crash course in the global economy: Higher prices are coming for pineapples, plastic, chocolate and berries - Rising costs for fertilizer, feed, packaging and shipping are going to seep into the prices that people see on grocery shelves, experts say.

OpenClaw's ChatGPT moment sparks concern that AI models are becoming commodities - At Nvidia's GTC conference this week, CEO Nvidia Jensen Huang dedicated a major part of his keynote to OpenClaw, a technology that didn't exist six months ago.

U.K. says Iran unsuccessfully targeted British-American Diego Garcia base - The Wall Street Journal quoted U.S. officials as saying that one missile failed in flight, while the other was intercepted.

Analysis: Trump's unshackled presidency puts him at the center of the economy - The president's unprecedented use of executive power has made him a driving force behind oil prices, the Federal Reserve's interest rates and more.

GLP-1 drugs are changing how Americans eat. Food companies are racing to catch up - For restaurants and food companies, the increasing adoption of GLP-1 drugs present both an opportunity and a threat to their businesses.

FedEx has started delivering 'promotion-ready' AI training to over 400,000 workers - Inside a FedEx AI literacy initiative being delivered across half a million employees around the world.

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

European Central Bank holds rates steady, warns outlook is 'significantly more uncertain' - The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium Europe threatening energy supplies, growth and the outlook for consumer prices, upsetting economic forecasts.

Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected and up 3.4% annually - Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising energy prices.

Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so - Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government might step in to try to lower oil prices.

Leading gold and silver groups announce new Sound Money Fellows - From the Sound Money Defense Leaguevia Money Metals Exchange, Eagle, IdahoFriday, March 20, 2026 CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- A leading precious metals dealer and depository has teamed up with the nation's preeminent sound money policy group to announce the next round of the Sound Money Fellowship -- a unique opportunity designed to foster advanced research in the field of sound money. Money Me...

Lance Roberts: The dollar's plumbing: Conspiracy vs. data - By Lance RobertsReal Investment Advice, HoustonFriday, March 20, 2026 Every few months a headline appears declaring that the U.S. dollar's reign as the world's reserve currency is over. China is dumping Treasuries. Central banks are hoarding gold. The BRICS are building a new monetary order. The sanctions that froze $300 billion of Russia's reserves in 2022 proved, the argument goes, that dolla...

On Money Metals Exchange podcast, GATA secretary explains U.S. rigging of gold market - 4:29p ET Friday, March 20,  2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Your secretary/treasurer is the guest on this week's market wrapup podcast with Mike Maharrey of Money Metals Exchange, discussing why the U.S. government long has manipulated the monetary metals markets and how it has been done. We also discuss the major gold and silver exchange-traded funds and how they can be used for market mani...

Lawmakers introduce SILVER Act to de-risk U.S. precious metals market infrastructure - From Money Metals News ServiceThursday, March 19, 2026 Two members of Congress have introduced the System Integrity through Licensed Vault Expansion and Resilience Act (SILVER Act), a measure aimed at modernizing the nation's precious metals storage framework and reducing systemic risks within U.S. financial markets. The legislation, filed today by Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, and Rep. Mark Harr...

India's central bank ramps up derivatives tool to defend falling rupee - India must be alone in such currency market intervention, right? * * * By Subhadip Sircar and Bhaskar DuttaBloomberg NewsThursday, March 19, 2026 India ramped up use of a key tool for defending the rupee to record levels as the currency weakened to an all-time low against the dollar, according to people familiar with the matter. The Reserve Bank of India's net-short dollar book, a measure of th...

Treasury Yields Spike, 10-Year to 4.39%, 30-Year to 4.96%, Mortgage Rates to 6.5%, as the Bond Market Gets Antsy - Bond market frets about inflation, leveraged Treasury bets unwind, housing market frets about spring selling season.

Money-Market Funds & CDs: Americans’ Ballooning Piles of Interest-Earning Low-Risk Investments - They’re investment choices, like bond funds, bonds, etc., not that illusory “cash on the sidelines.”

Prices of New Single-Family Homes Drop Further, Inventory of Completed New Homes for Sale Highest since 2009 - Hoping for lower mortgage rates that may not come.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: What’s the Difference? - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

IMF exec board endorses crypto policy framework, including no crypto as legal tender - The principles are broad and general, with the exception of the stand against crypto as legal tender, which the IMF has repeatedly expressed to El Salvador. The executive board of the International ...

IMF says no crypto as legal tender — Community disagrees - A community member believes that the space will look back to this moment once it succeeds in making the world decentralized. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently made another anti-crypto ...

IMF against making crypto legal tender, issues action plan - The International Monetary Fund is recommending that countries not give cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin status as legal tender. The IMF made that point as a part of a nine-point action plan for how ...

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

Bitcoin Market Update: BTC Stuck in Tight Range as Volatility Drops and Breakout Looms - Bitcoin traded at $70,646 on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., holding within a narrow intraday range as technical indicators reflected a broadly neutral stance across key timeframes. Market participants continue to monitor consolidation near the $70,000 level as momentum signals diverge and volatility compresses. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Price action on the daily chart shows bitcoin […]

Bittensor Subnet Breakthrough, Institutional Confidence, and More – Week In Review - This week’s developments highlight crypto’s deepening ties to macro, AI, and traditional finance. Bitcoin slid amid geopolitical tensions, underscoring its sensitivity to global risk. Meanwhile, Bittensor’s decentralized AI milestone drew attention from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, signaling growing legitimacy for onchain innovation. Institutional momentum remains strong, with most investors planning...

Binance Slashes VIP Entry Thresholds to Support Global Growth - Binance has revamped its VIP Program to make elite benefits more accessible, introducing the Rising Star tier and significantly lowering entry thresholds. Lower BNB and Trading Requirements In a move to reward its growing user base, Binance has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its VIP Program. By significantly lowering entry thresholds and introducing a new […]

Kalshi Hits $22 Billion Valuation as $1 Billion Capital Injection Defies Regulatory Heat - Kalshi has raised over $1 billion, increasing its valuation to $22 billion in just three months, signaling strong investor confidence despite regulatory challenges. Hyper-Growth in the ‘ Oracle Economy’ The U.S.-regulated prediction market, Kalshi, has reportedly raised more than $1 billion in a new financing round, catapulting its valuation to a staggering $22 billion. The […]

BTQ Launches Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Testnet With BIP 360 - BTQ Technologies has launched the first working implementation of BIP 360 on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet. The update allows developers to test quantum-resistant bitcoin transactions in a live environment. Bitcoin Quantum Testnet Debuts BIP 360 Implementation BTQ Technologies has introduced Bitcoin Quantum testnet v0.3.0, marking the first live implementation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP...

Seattle's Minimum Wage Laws Backfired on Uber and Lyft. Now the Union Wants To Limit Drivers. - As demand for trips has plummeted in the wake of the wage hikes, the Drivers Union is trying to limit the number of gig workers on the road.

Today in Supreme Court History: March 21, 1989 - 3/21/1989: Texas v. Johnson is argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: March 21, 1989 appeared first on Reason.com.

Blame U.S. Regulations for China's Dominance in Rare-Earth Minerals - America once dominated the rare-earth market, but permitting requirements are holding the industry back.

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Elon Musk Wins Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Someone Musk Allegedly Misidentified in X Post - From today's Texas Court of Appeals decision in Musk v. Brody, decided by Chief Justice (retired) J. Woodfin Jones, joined… The post Elon Musk Wins Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Someone Musk Allegedly Misidentified in X Post appeared first on Reason.com.

First Amendment Precludes Title VI Liability for Harsh Anti-Israel Speech at Art Institute of Chicago - A short excerpt from the long decision in Canel v. Art Institute of Chicago, decided yesterday by Judge Georgia Alexakis… The post First Amendment Precludes Title VI Liability for Harsh Anti-Israel Speech at Art Institute of Chicago appeared first on Reason.com.

Delilah and Me - Back in 2002, I heard a great question, from Betchen and Paul Barber: Who cut off Samson's hair? Of course… The post Delilah and Me appeared first on Reason.com.

Joe Kent Defects, Robots, and Mad Men Sequel Ideas - Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss political fallout from the Iran war, Tulsi Gabbard's pivot, and Rand Paul calling out Markwayne Mullin.

Sam Altman's Defamation and Abuse of Process Case Against Sister Can Go Forward - From Judge Zachary Bluestone (E.D. Mo.) today in Altman v. Altman, the factual allegations (and of course at this point… The post Sam Altman's Defamation and Abuse of Process Case Against Sister Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

DOJ Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Harvard, Citing Campus Antisemitism - The Trump administration wants its federal funding back from Harvard, alleging the Ivy League university did "nothing" about campus antisemitism.

Muslim Immigrants Assimilate Even More Than Polls of Muslims indicate - It is important to understand that Muslims do assimilate. In prior posts on this topic, I have shown how this pattern repeats on a variety of other issue areas—including support for violence against civilians, which Muslims are less supportive of than the general population.

Brian Doherty, In Memoriam - Twenty-four hours in a day seemed to be too few for him, and he always seemed to try to do as much in the time that he had—his voracious reading habits were legendary. I just wish that he had had more time with the rest of us here.

Analyzing the Trump Administration’s National Policy Framework for AI - In general, however, this approach signals that the administration remains committed to the idea that the light-touch approach to regulation that allowed America to lead in the internet age remains the best solution to continued leadership in the AI era.

Friday Feature: Fairhaven Program - Donald Antenen, founder of the Fairhaven Program in Washington state, says there’s a lot of demand for interesting, well-done K–12 education, and a lack of talent to meet that demand

A Strategic Failure in Iran - Washington has proved incapable or unwilling to learn from its past mistakes in the Middle East. Trump should cut his losses and get out while he still can.

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.

Congress Is Dropping the Ball with a Clean Extension of FISA - Two years ago, Congress passed the “Reforming Intelligence and Securing America” Act (RISAA) that included nominal reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The bill unfortunately included some problematic expansions of the law—but it also included a relatively big victory for civil liberties advocates: Section 702 authorities were only extended for two years, ...

FCC Chair Carr’s Threats to Punish Broadcasters Are Unconstitutional - EFF joined other digital rights and civil liberties organizations in calling out the unconstitutionality of Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr’s recent threats to punish broadcasters for airing statements he disagrees with.  Carr’s recent threats, like his past threats, are unconstitutional efforts to coerce news coverage that favors President Donald Trump. He wrongly claims t...

Bonus Podcast Episode: Privacy’s Defender - Cindy Cohn with Cory Doctorow - While How to Fix the Internet is on hiatus, we wanted to share a great conversation with you from last week. EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn spoke with bestselling novelist, journalist, and EFF Special Advisor Cory Doctorow about Cindy’s new book, “Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance” (MIT Press). %3Ciframe%20height%3D%2252px%22%20width%3D%2210...

Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council Repeals Ordinance Preventing Food Truck Operations But Still Faces Legal Claims From Vendors - ARLINGTON, VA—Last night, the Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council unanimously voted to repeal three uniquely harsh and restrictive provisions of its food truck ordinance.  Under […] The post Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council Repeals Ordinance Preventing Food Truck Operations But Still Faces Legal Claims From Vendors appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Institute for Justice Stands With Home Based Vendors To Praise Passage of Food Freedom Bill - Indianapolis, Indiana—Today, Gov. Mike Braun signed HB 1424, a bill that will allow home based vendors across the state to sell a greater variety of […] The post Institute for Justice Stands With Home Based Vendors To Praise Passage of Food Freedom Bill appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Small Kentucky Farm Fights Federal Government for a Fair Trial - LEXINGTON, Ky.—In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that the government must provide businesses with a jury trial in a real court […] The post Small Kentucky Farm Fights Federal Government for a Fair Trial 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

UBS gets OCC final approval for US charter - The Swiss giant will convert from a state-chartered industrial bank and can now add “everyday banking” capabilities for its wealth clients, executives said.

FDIC opens door for private equity to buy failed banks - Nonbank entities such as PE firms “can play a significant role in the resolution process, given their ability to access and deploy significant pools of capital,” the agency wrote Thursday.

Michigan banks Independent, Highpoint to combine in $70.2M deal - Independent’s first acquisition since 2018 will bolster the bank’s footprint in the “high-growth corridor” between Grand Rapids and Lansing, the lender said.

Warren grills Fed nominee Warsh on Epstein ties - The senator questioned the Fed chair nominee over his interactions with the late convicted sex offender, saying it's “essential that Congress and the public fully understand” the extent of any connection between the two.

Capital requirements overhaul could give big banks 4.8% windfall - Proposals Thursday from the Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC, combined with earlier reforms, mean capital requirements for the smallest banks could be reduced by 7.8%.

Formerly 'troubled' bank reaches truce with activist investor - Lake Shore Bancorp in Western New York has reached a "standstill agreement" with the Stilwell Group, which has promised not to force a merger or sale in the next three years.

UBS gets OCC approval for national bank charter - Swiss banking giant UBS Group received federal approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to convert its $1.6 trillion-asset UBS Bank USA from a Utah-chartered industrial bank to a national charter.

Fed Basel rules offer upside for banks, but impact unclear - Early industry reaction to the Federal Reserve's Basel III proposals points to potential capital relief for banks, though stakeholders say the complexity of the changes makes their overall impact unclear.

The case for banks to offer digital asset custody - Financial institutions that delay or fail to take this leap risk losing customers and revenue, said speakers at the inaugural On-Chain Executive Summit.

Iran-linked cyberattack prompts Microsoft Intune warnings - CISA and Microsoft urge organizations to secure endpoint management systems as threat actors increasingly seek to disrupt operations with wiper malware.

Global banking and geopolitics through time - by Lorenz Emter, Laura Kuitunen, Arnaud Mehl, Peter McQuade, Swapan-Kumar Pradhan, Goetz von PeterThis paper examines asymmetries in the effects of geopolitical events on international bank credit, contrasting adverse events, such as the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with positive events like the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

What needs to be done to improve the efficiency of the resolution framework of the banking union - The resolution framework of the banking union is a significant achievement that has proved capable of managing idiosyncratic bank failures. However, certain features increase its complexity and undermine its efficiency compared with the frameworks of other major jurisdictions. These features include cumbersome decision-making procedures; detailed arrangements for coordination among EU/BU and na...

François Villeroy de Galhau: Private markets - three conditions to get the good without the bad or the ugly - Speech by Mr François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, at the Bloomberg Forum Future of Finance, Paris, 12 March 2026.

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...