Precious Metals and Market News

China’s central bank buys gold for 16th month straight in February despite near-record prices - (Kitco News) – China’s central bank added gold to its reserves for the 16th consecutive month in February, even as escalating geopolitical tensions kept the price of bullion not far from January’s all-time highs.The People’s Bank of China added 30,000 ounces of gold to its reserves last month, bringing its total gold holdings to 74.2 million ounces of gold as of the end of February, valued at a...

Gold investment demand remains strong despite price volatility - World Gold Council’s Cavatoni - (Kitco News) - Despite gold’s recent disappointing price action, as the precious metal has been unable to hold a safe-haven bid, it continues to attract strong investor interest due to broader geopolitical tensions and shifting macroeconomic conditions, according to the World Gold Council.

Gold’s fade shows investors ‘not fully positioned for a prolonged stagflationary impulse’ – BNY’s Savage - (Kitco News) – After breaking its five-week winning streak last week, investors still see gold as an essential alternative to fiat currencies but don’t see the earlier momentum, and restoring the historical correlation between oil and gold will require either significantly higher oil or lower gold prices, according to Bob Savage, head market strategist at BNY.

Gold down on stagflation worries, firmer greenback - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are lower near midday Monday, on increasing marketplace worries that the war in Iran will cause global stagflation that includes higher interest rates.

Gold could find a safe-haven bid if the Iran war drags on - Natixis' Dahdah - (Kitco News) - As the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to roil the global economy and financial markets, gold, a traditional safe-haven in times of upheaval, is struggling to find its footing.

Alpha, Beta, and the capital allocation test emerging in gold - (Kitco News) A crowded convention floor can signal optimism. Whether it signals durable outperformance is another question, according to Nicole Adshead-Bell, Director of Cupel Advisory. Speaking with Kitco Mining’s Digging Deep at PDAC 2026 in Toronto, Adshead-Bell said the distinction between company-specific performance and broad sector momentum can become blurred in strong markets. “We alway...

Gold and silver give back early Iran gains, but conflict impacts regional flows as markets bet on short war – Heraeus - (Kitco News) – Gold and silver have given back their earlier gains from the outbreak of the Iran conflict, but the war is impacting the global precious metals market in other, more concrete ways, while Treasury yields indicate investors are banking on the war being short-lived, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus.In the latest update, the analysts wrote that gold’s initial safe-hav...

Price pressure on gold, silver on stagflation concerns - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower in early U.S. trading Monday, on increasing marketplace worries that the war in Iran will cause global stagflation that includes higher interest rates.

Bitcoin March 9 daily chart alert - Choppy, sideways trading - (Kitco News) - Monday, March 9—March bitcoin futures prices are firmer in early U.S. trading Monday. Some chart consolidation is featured amid sideways and choppy trading.

Gold market analysis for March 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.

Trump Threatens Harder Strikes If Iran Hits Global Oil Supply, Pledges US 'Excursion' Nearly Complete - Trump Threatens Harder Strikes If Iran Hits Global Oil Supply, Pledges US 'Excursion' Nearly Complete Summary: Trump pledges Iran 'excursion' going to be ended soon, but warned "Iran will be hit harder" if it starts up again, or if Tehran targets global global oil supplies. When asked by reporter, Trump refuses to say if new Ayatollah has a target on his back. Trump te...

Sheikhspeare - Sheikhspeare Authored by James Alexander via DailySceptic.org, Hegel said everything important in world history happens twice. Marx added, grimly: “The first time as tragedy, the second as farce.” And here is my thrupenny bit. Everything important said by anyone in world history is said twice: the first time as farcical observation, the second as academic argument. As evidenc...

Coal Prices Surge As Energy Shock Forces Power Plant Fuel Switching In Exposed Countries - Coal Prices Surge As Energy Shock Forces Power Plant Fuel Switching In Exposed Countries Asian benchmark Newcastle coal prices jumped more than 9% to $150/ton (as per BBG data) at the start of the week, as energy flows across the Gulf area remain disrupted and transit through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly slowed. The rise in coal prices is being driven by a broader energy ...

London Museum Hides Portrait Behind Cloth To "Reclaim" Caribbean History - London Museum Hides Portrait Behind Cloth To "Reclaim" Caribbean History Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, In yet another brazen attempt to erase history, the London Museum Docklands has half-covered a portrait of 18th-century merchant Beeston Long with Madras cloth, all in the name of “reclaim[ing] Caribbean history.” This symbolic shrouding targets Long’s investments ...

Gulf Firms Seek Millions In Political Violence Coverage Amid Rising Tensions - Gulf Firms Seek Millions In Political Violence Coverage Amid Rising Tensions Companies across the Gulf are rushing to purchase political violence insurance as regional fighting intensifies, seeking protection for major infrastructure and commercial properties against the growing risk of attacks and collateral damage, according to FT. Insurers and brokers say they have received hun...

"How Can Women Trust The System If Gang-Rapists Can't Be Deported?" - Meloni Rages Against Italian Judiciary - "How Can Women Trust The System If Gang-Rapists Can't Be Deported?" - Meloni Rages Against Italian Judiciary Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sharply criticized judicial decisions blocking the detention of migrants transferred to Albania, citing the case of a Moroccan rapist with a long criminal record whom authorities say they ca...

Humanity Crossed A Threshold, And Most Of Us Scrolled Past It - Humanity Crossed A Threshold, And Most Of Us Scrolled Past It Authored by Kay Rubacek via The Epoch Times, Something happened last week that most people scrolled past. Two Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates were struck during Iran’s retaliation for U.S. military action. Another facility in Bahrain was reportedly damaged after a drone landed nearby. The earlier stri...

Suspected Missile Fuel Precursor Materials Sail From China To Iran, Even As US Bombs Fall - Suspected Missile Fuel Precursor Materials Sail From China To Iran, Even As US Bombs Fall A pair of cargo ships tied to a sanctioned Iranian state shipping line have quietly departed a Chinese chemical hub and are now sailing toward Iran carrying what analysts suspect is missile fuel precursor, according to fresh Washington Post analysis of ship-tracking data and satellite imagery....

22 Pounds: The Weight Of A Million Dollars - 22 Pounds: The Weight Of A Million Dollars Via WatchesOfEspionage.com, Watches as Tools of Money Laundering and Illicit Finance Luxury timepieces are one of the most effective mediums to move illicit funds around the globe and a tool to integrate those ill-gotten gains into the financial system.  Transnational criminal networks, terrorists, narcotraffickers and corrupt politician...

With World Seemingly At War, DARPA Finds Time To Unveil The X-76 - With World Seemingly At War, DARPA Finds Time To Unveil The X-76 Before Operation Epic Fury began, corporate media published a few very concerning headlines: Fast forward to Monday afternoon: Operation Epic Fury against Iran has entered its 10th day. Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, warned investors on the GS Weekend Mac...

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk gets another downgrade. The end’s in sight for its duopoly status, says TD Cowen. - Novo Nordisk on Tuesday received a broker downgrade, with the analysts arguing that its status as a duopoly in both diabetes and weight loss are under threat.

European bonds join Treasury rally as lower oil prices ease inflation fears - Benchmark Treasury yields are hovering near the middle of their months-long trading range as fears fade of an inflation shock caused by surging oil prices.

‘I promised my parents’: I take care of my brother who is developmentally disabled. I’m now retired. Am I doing enough? - “I have $560,000 in my IRA, $125,000 in stocks and $50,000 in savings.”

Oracle faces a high bar for earnings as investors look for an AI payoff - Oracle’s stock has been pressured over concerns about whether its AI spending will yield the necessary returns.

Trump announces sanctions relief to ease oil prices, says Iran war to end ‘very soon’ - President Donald Trump said the U.S. is waiving oil-related sanctions on certain countries in an effort to ease crude prices, as he estimated the war with Iran would end “very soon.”

HPE’s stock rises as earnings benefit from two big AI trends - The company lifted its outlook for networking revenue and disclosed a big bump in orders for enterprise AI servers.

‘I find this very worrying’: A friend lost her home. Why are foreclosures in America on the rise? - “She is wondering if she will ever get her $100,000 in equity back.”

‘I don’t own a home’: I’m 62, unemployed and have $1.5 million for retirement. Can I afford to divorce my husband? - “He has no loyalty to me or our vows.”

The NFL’s Dolphins are paying a record $99.2 million to get a player off their team - Here’s why some NFL teams are giving their players, including Tua Tagovailoa, staggering amounts of money to stop playing for them.

An already chaotic spring travel season is colliding with effects of Iran conflict - Americans who thought spring break would offer rest and relaxation after a tough winter may be in for a rude awakening.

Oil extends slide as investors assess Trump comments on Iran war, Strait of Hormuz - Oil prices plunged after Trump warned that Tehran would be hit "twenty times harder" if it attempted to halt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran defends strikes on Gulf neighbors. They say a 'huge trust gap' will last for decades - Iran has defended its strikes against its Gulf countries but its neighbors say attacks have damaged trust for a long time.

Volkswagen flags a tough year ahead as 2025 profit halves on tariffs, China competition - Volkswagen reported a more than 50% drop in annual operating profit, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs, currency effects and a strategic shift at Porsche.

Stock futures rise as traders weigh Trump's signal that Iran war may soon end: Live updates - Stocks reversed course from their lows Monday and closed higher across the board after Trump gave signs that an end may be in sight for the U.S.-Iran war.

South Korea opposed to U.S. moving air defense systems in the country to Middle East: President Lee - Lee maintained that even if the assets were moved out of the country, its deterrence capability against North Korea will not be affected.

Fears of 1970s-style stagflation arise with oil spike to $100. How big a threat is it? - High inflation and slow growth present a double threat, as measures like interest rate cuts and government spending only aggravate inflation.

One year after Trump’s sovereignty threats, Canadians keep ‘elbows up’ - An unusual swell of Canadian patriotism seen after Trump's threats and tariffs last year has evolved into a new social and economic order.

San Francisco Fed's Daly says jobs report complicates interest rate call - Daly told CNBC on Friday that the weak February jobs report adds to a difficult policymaking environment.

U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4% - Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.

Here's how the U.S.-Iran war is already hitting consumers' pocketbooks - The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend gave way to a week with topsy-turvy markets, spiking mortgage rates and higher prices at the pump.

Hong Kong and Singapore square off in race to become world's gold trading hub - By Kevin LiSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongSunday, March 8, 2026 Hong Kong and Singapore have crossed swords over their ambitions to be the world's gold trading hub, but experts say Hong Kong holds an advantage over its Southeast Asian rival, citing its access to mainland China's robust market. As Hong Kong pushes ahead with measures to create an ecosystem for gold trading -- highlighted as ...

The battle for the monetary metals isn't won yet, and GATA needs your help - 12:09p ET Sunday, March 8, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): Given the sharp rise in gold and silver prices over the last year, most people following the monetary metals may think that the battle against the forces that manipulate the monetary metals markets has been won already. People who look closer will see that while those forces are having less success, they are still very m...

Alasdair Macleod: Gold shortages in China - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, March 6, 2026 Last weekend the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran and the week's news was dominated by another Middle East war. Markets' gut reaction was to mark down investment assets and mark up dollars.  Consequently, in the confusion gold and silver declined on the week as the dollar rallied. In European trade this morning gold was $5,090, down $230 f...

Chris Guzelian: The rediscovery of the constitutional money laws of the U.S. - Stablecoins, Silver's Surging Price, and Trimetallism By Christopher GuzelianAssociate Professor of Finance and EconomicsTexas State University, San Marcos, TexasSunday, March 8, 2026 Three months ago the market price of silver was about $48 per ounce. In early 2025 the price had been even lower -- about $30 per ounce. Yet a month before this article was written, the silver price reached a stag...

There's gold in them thar ducks ... in China - Man in China Discovers Gold Particles in Duck's Stomach Weighing 10 grams and Worth US$1,800 By Zoey ZhangSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongFriday, March 6, 2026 A man from central China discovered gold while slaughtering a duck, an unusual find that echoes ancient gold rush practices. In February a villager surnamed Liu from Longhui County, Hunan Province, discovered the gold particles in a d...

Crude Oil WTI Plunged by 24%, Back Below $88, from $116 Overnight. Gasoline Futures -16%. Manic Speculation Unwinds - The Futures Market is where the Imbeciles go nuts.

Crude Oil WTI Spikes by 28% Overnight to $116, Gasoline Futures +17%. Asian Stocks Plunge, US Stock Futures Deep Red - For the US, the Strait of Hormuz blockage is a Price Shock and inflation problem, not a Supply Shock. For Europe & Asia, it could turn into a Supply Shock if the blockage persists.

10-Year & 30-Year Treasury Yields Jump, Yield Curve Steepens, Mortgage Rates Jump too, as Inflation Fears Move to the Top - The bond market flipped from haven trade to inflation trade.

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 Partners With XP to Launch Prediction Markets in Brazil - Customers of Clear, a brand of the XP Group, who hold an international investment account, will be able to participate in regulated prediction markets. XP is the first company to bring regulated prediction markets outside the U.S., with a focus on financial and economic events. Kalshi Partners With XP to Bring Regulated Prediction Markets to […]

Openclaw Impersonation Attack Steals Passwords and Crypto Wallet Data - A malicious npm package impersonating an installer for the Openclaw artificial intelligence (AI) agent framework is spreading credential-stealing malware designed to quietly take control of developer machines. Security Researchers Expose Malicious Openclaw npm Package Security researchers say the package is part of a supply-chain attack aimed at developers working with Openclaw and similar AI-a...

AI Agent Diverts GPUs to Mine Crypto on Training Servers - Researchers revealed that an experimental autonomous AI agent attempted to redirect computing resources toward cryptocurrency mining during training. The incident highlights growing concerns about the behavior of advanced AI agents interacting with complex digital environments. Autonomous AI Agent Surprises Researchers by Attempting Crypto Mining An experimental autonomous artificial intelligen...

‘On Schedule:’ Central Bank of Russia Prepared for Digital Ruble Launch - Elvira Nabiullina, the head of the Central Bank of Russia, has declared that first-wave banks were finalizing their preparations to support the digital ruble on day one. She also clarified that the bank was on schedule for the launch expected by September. Central Banks Reinforce Preparations Are ‘On Schedule’ To Launch Digital Ruble The Central […]

Analyst: AI Might Have Been Involved in Iranian Girl’s School Massacre - Robert Wright, an American author and journalist, has hinted at the involvement of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the massacre of at least 165 schoolgirls bombed in Iran. He alleges that Claude, integrated in Maven, was likely used in the facilitation of the first wave of military targets. Journalist Hints at Claude’s Involvement in Strike […]

Brickbat: Hands Free - A woman in Florida, says a Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy wrongly ticketed her for using a cell phone while… The post Brickbat: Hands Free appeared first on Reason.com.

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Justice Jackson Was Partly Mistaken About Mifepristone - The Biden Administration also announced a new COVID-era policy, halting the enforcement of the "initial in-person visit requirement."

Will the War in Iran Crash the Global Economy? - Plus: Kristi Noem is fired as DHS secretary, a listener asks about libertarian drug use, and new polling reveals Americans distrust AI and each other.

"See MAGA, Shoot MAGA" in TikTok Video Was Criminally Punishable Threat - From U.S. v. Segari, decided today by Judge Kathryn Mizelle (M.D. Fla.): In August 2025, Desiree Doreen Segari posted TikTok… The post "See MAGA, Shoot MAGA" in TikTok Video Was Criminally Punishable Threat appeared first on Reason.com.

Live Nation Settled Its Lawsuit With the Feds. Don't Expect Concert Tickets To Get Any Cheaper. - Fans are responsible for sky-high ticket resale prices, not primary ticket sellers.

Trump Supports Asylum for Iranian Women's Soccer Team. His Immigration Policy Doesn't. - The president's advocacy is laudable, yet completely at odds with everything else he has said on the subject.

Liberty Justice Center Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Section 122 Tariffs - LJC is the group with which I worked on the IEEPA tariff case decided by the Supreme Court.

Mamdani's 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings Won't Fix New York Housing - Demonizing landlords might make for good social media, but it does nothing to reduce the regulations that make New York housing so expensive.

What Is Life Like Beneath the Bombs of the Iran War? - Reason speaks with civilians about wartime life in Iran, Israel, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

What’s at Stake for All of Us in the Youth Online Safety Debate - While this markup reported the bills favorably, there is likely to be further debate on the topic. Policymakers should seriously consider the legal and economic implications of the enforcement issues presented in the bills reported out of markup.

Is Being in the Country Illegally a Crime? - A recent article by theologian Terence Sweeney invites readers to suppose illegal immigration did, in fact, violate the criminal law: committing it might still not actually count as a crime.

Clinging to WWII Analogies in Iran War Is Folly - This administration is without clear political objectives in this war, with it seemingly bent on destroying the Iranian government, then figuring the rest out later. But to paraphrase John Adams, it is much easier to destroy a government than it is to build one up.

Friday Feature: Baker Creek Academy and TrailblazED - Arizona microschool founder Denise Lever hasn’t let regulatory roadblocks stop her from creating a learner-driven microschool network serving kids of all ages.

The Forgotten National Guard Case: DC v. Trump - In America’s past, when armed NG personnel have confronted demonstrators, the results have been tragic…which is why Congress should change federal law to bar presidential domestic deployment of NG troops absent the explicit and ongoing consent of any governor or the DC mayor.

The Federal Government is Not the Boss - Not just a mere good idea - but THE way to deal with unconstitutional acts. The post The Federal Government is Not the Boss appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

This isn’t America. It’s a BETRAYAL of the Revolution. - “Remember, my friends, from whom you sprang.” For 13 years after the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770 - the Sons of Liberty laid out an uncompromising blueprint for a free people, the foundation of the revolution. What they fought for - in their own words. And the brutal question: have we remembered, or did we let this country become a den of thieves? The post This isn’t America. It’s a BETRAYA...

One Step is a Step Too Far - Thomas Jefferson warned that just one single step beyond the limits of the Constitution is one too many.  That’s because when the government crosses that line, it unlocks a virtually unlimited reservoir of power. The post One Step is a Step Too Far appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

The SAFE Act is an Imperfect Vehicle for Real Section 702 Reform - The SAFE act, introduced by Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), is the first of many likely proposals we will see to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments Act of 2008—and while imperfect, it does propose a litany of real and much-needed reforms of Big Brother’s favorite surveillance authority.  The irresponsible 2024 reauthorization ...

Privacy's Defender: Launch Party in Berkeley - We're celebrating the launch of Privacy's Defender, a new book by EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn on Thursday, March 12—and we want you to join us! Cindy has tangled with the feds, fought for your data security, and argued before judges to protect our access to science and knowledge on the internet. In Privacy's Defender she asks: can we still have private conversations if we live our lives o...

EFFecting Change: Privacy's Defender - Join EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn in conversation with 404 Media Cofounder Jason Koebler to discuss Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance, Cindy’s personal story of standing up to the Justice Department, taking on the NSA, and tangling with the FBI to protect our right to digital privacy. The highly anticipated book asks the fundamental question: Can we stil...

Nonprofit Working to Help New Yorkers Fight Debt Collection Lawsuits Will Continue Fight to Provide Free Advice - NEW YORK—For years, New York-based nonprofit Upsolve, Inc., trained volunteers to give basic legal advice to New Yorkers facing debt-collection lawsuits under the protection of […] The post Nonprofit Working to Help New Yorkers Fight Debt Collection Lawsuits Will Continue Fight to Provide Free Advice appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Rhode Island Files First-in-Nation Single-Room Occupancy Model Legislation, ROOM Act, to Combat Housing Crisis - Arlington, Va.—Late last Friday, State Representative June Speakman filed HB 8036 to help combat the housing crisis that is being felt across the state. Informally […] The post Rhode Island Files First-in-Nation Single-Room Occupancy Model Legislation, ROOM Act, to Combat Housing Crisis appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Woman Suing US Marshals Over False Arrest Overcomes Critical Legal Hurdle - PHOENIX—Penny McCarthy, a grandmother wrongly arrested by U.S. Marshals, overcame a critical legal hurdle in her lawsuit against the United States government and federal agents over […] The post Woman Suing US Marshals Over False Arrest Overcomes Critical Legal Hurdle 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 ...

PA: SB 822 Languishes in PA Senate Local Government Committee -   Pennsylvanians NEED Senate Bill 822 to run now Last October, Gun Owners of America testified before the Senate Local Government Committee that passing SB 822 was necessary to strengthen Pennsylvania’s firearms preemption law. That has never been more true. This bill has been languishing in the Senate Local Government Committee chaired by Senator Dawn Keefer (R-31). Now is the … Read more

VA: SB 749 BAN on Firearms & Magazines Headed to Governor — TAKE ACTION - SB 749 unfortunately passed the Senate today, and is now heading to the Governor’s desk. The bill is a sweeping ban on commonly owned firearms and standard capacity magazines. It criminalizes the import, sale, manufacture, purchase, and transfer of so called “assault firearms” and bans magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds. These are not rare or unusual items. … Read more

WY: Call Wyoming Governor Gordon – Historic Gun Rights Bills Could Be Vetoed! - Please Call Wyoming Governor Gordon – Historic Gun Rights Bills Could Be Vetoed! Call 307-777-7434 Last week, 3 critical GOA-backed Second Amendment bills passed the Wyoming Legislature and were sent to Governor Gordon’s Desk. These bills will lower the minimum age to 18 for concealed carry permits (HB096) and increase protections against Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders by making state … Read ...

Jefferies executives respond to Western Alliance suit - The bank’s CEO and president rebuffed statements they called “absurd” and “false and misleading,” adding that Jefferies has no obligation to repay $126 million. The executives also addressed exposure to a second embattled firm.

Trump issues fraud order after bank execs push national strategy - The president’s order comes a day after industry executives emphasized the need for better coordination among lenders, law enforcement and government at a House subcommittee hearing.

Clarity Act stokes debate on crypto - The bill aims to identify which agencies should regulate digital currencies.

West Virginia bank director quits over executive pay concerns - Glen Herrick, who resigned from MVB’s board, cited a “lack of alignment between pay and performance” and a “lack of strategic focus on core profitability.”

Western Alliance sues Jefferies over unpaid debt tied to First Brands - The Phoenix, Arizona-based lender’s CEO called the investment bank’s decision to cease payments “shocking.” Jefferies said the bank’s lawsuit is “without merit.” 

Clinton alum Eugene Ludwig courts banks for stablecoin alternative - Cari has lined up five banks so far to support tokenized deposits for transactions such as real-time payments.

Nasdaq partners with Kraken for its tokenized stock plans - Nasdaq announced its partnership with the crypto exchange as part of an initiative for 24/7 trading that is pending regulatory approval from the SEC.

Oregon on the verge of closing interest rate 'loophole' - The Beaver State is poised to opt out of a federal law that poked a hole in its interest rate cap, joining a growing list of states to reassert their authority over consumer loan rates.

Illinois community bank fires its chief financial officer - Midland States Bancorp had struggled in 2025 with accounting-related issues and bottom-line losses.

How Revolut plans to boost business banking in the US - The London-based neobank plans to invest $500 million in the U.S. over the next few years amid stiff competition from fintechs, other neobanks and legacy banks.

Governors and Heads of Supervision welcome progress to implement Basel III and discuss elements of the Basel Committee's work programme -
Robots, ICT and employment: evidence from advanced and emerging EU countries - by Costanza Bosone, Leonardo Gambacorta, Paolo Giudici, Enisse Kharroubi, Ulf LewrickWe study how robot adoption and investment in information and communication technologies (ICT) jointly shape sectoral employment across 20 European Union (EU) countries over the period 1995-2020. Using a cross-sectional regression design that interacts changes in robot adoption with ICT investment, we find that...

Heterogeneity & inflation: from microeconomic variation to macroeconomic impact: call for papers - Conference organised by the BIS Innovation Hub Eurosystem Centre and the BIS Monetary and Economic Department, in association with CEPR, CEBRA and Basel University, Basel, Switzerland, 26 - 27 May 2026.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of notice by CBS Banc-Corp. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of notice by CBS Banc-Corp.

Agencies clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities - Agencies clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Wells Fargo - Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Wells Fargo

Press Release: Agencies Clarify the Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities - PRESS RELEASE | MARCH 5, 2026 Agencies Clarify the Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities WASHINGTON – The federal bank regulatory agencies t...

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