FEDS Note: Why Gold Didn't Actually Overtake Treasury Securities as the World's "Favorite" Reserve Asset
Colin WeissIn 2025, world international reserves held in gold surpassed foreign official holdings of U.S. Treasury securities (figure 1), a fact drawing attention from media and policymakers (Nangle,
FEDS Note: A Decade of U.S. Cross-Border Payments Efforts
Elena FalcettoniOne of the goals of the Federal Reserve has always been the promotion of a safe and efficient payments system, and it consistently fosters such an environment by playing multiple, simu
FEDS Note: Revisiting the Forecasting Potential of Futures Prices
Alex Haag, Colin J. Hottman, and Amanda TinkhamAmid the largest global oil supply shock in history, oil futures prices moved up much less than many expected. The steep backwardation in oil futures fro
FEDS Note: Which states are most exposed to tariff increases? A new measure based on the consumption channel
Nick Heyman, Colin J. Hottman, and Ryan MonarchThis note examines the heterogeneous exposure of states in terms of their consumption of direct consumer goods imports, which is an important channel thr
FCA sets out steps to support small businesses' access to finance
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could access finance more easily after the FCA sets out practical steps to help.
An FCA review found no evidence that its regulation is a major barrier for S
FCA and partners continues crackdown on illegal crypto trading
The FCA and partners have taken further action against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in London.
The FCA has carried out further operations with partners to disrupt illegal peer-to-peer crypto t
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on July 20 and July 29, 2026
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on July 20 and July 29, 2026
Agencies reduce regulatory burden for community banks, increase eligibility for 18-month exam cycle
Agencies reduce regulatory burden for community banks, increase eligibility for 18-month exam cycle
Crypto firms get guidance on how the new regime applies
New FCA guidance will help firms understand how the law underpinning the UK's future cryptoasset regime applies to their business. It also sets out which activities may require FCA authorisation.
The
FCA opens investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd
We are investigating potential offences by Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd (EES).
The reason for opening the investigation is that it appears to us that, between 1 February 2020 and 4 June 2026, EES
Better outcomes begin when payment firms understand customers’ needs
During our review of consumer vulnerability, we saw how relatively simple changes can make a real difference. One payments provider serving small business customers found that some customers were stru
Premier Payment Solutions Ltd enters liquidation
On 10 September 2026, Premier Payment Solutions Ltd, which traded as PPS Money and MTBS (together, 'PPS Money'), entered liquidation. Bai Cham and Gary Shankland of BTG Begbies Traynor were appointed
Financial regulator bans former law firm owner from financial services
The FCA has banned Nurul Miah, also known as Neil Mia and Neil Miah, from working in financial services.
The FCA acted after the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) found that Mr Miah, who was a no
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New Yor
FCA and partners join forces to help improve financial security for millions
The FCA is partnering across sectors to expand protection insurance coverage for millions of unprotected people.
While the market is working well for consumers who have protection insurance, millions
FCA decides to ban and fine Daniel Thomas over unauthorised pension transfer advice
The FCA has decided to ban Daniel Thomas from working in financial services and fine him £742,700 after finding he recklessly gave defined benefit pension transfer advice he was neither qualified nor
Man pleads guilty to fraud and forgery offences relating to fake takeover approach
Christopher Woolcott has pleaded guilty to 4 counts of fraud and forgery after creating a fake takeover bid for Touchstone Exploration Inc.
Mr Woolcott held shares in Touchstone Exploration Inc and s
Upper Tribunal upholds Crispin Odey ban
Crispin Odey’s ban from the financial services industry has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal, which found he lacked integrity.
Mr Odey was the founder and majority owner of Odey Asset Management (OA
FEDS Note: The AI Buildout and the Economy: Publicly Available Data to Assess AI's Impact
Paul E. Soto, Mason Thieu, and Jeffrey S. AllenThis note presents publicly available indicators that can help researchers and policymakers track the evolution of the generative AI buildout and its pot
FEDS Note: Examining the Sensitivity of Regional Banks to Macroeconomic Shocks
Faith Achugamonu, Elena Afanasyeva, Tim Schmidt-Eisenlohr, and Matthew P. SeayFollowing the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), banking supervision and regulation became more stringent for largest banks, p
FEDS Note: Private Credit and Leveraged Loan Markets: Similarities, Differences, and Substitution
Ayelen Banegas, Sophia Castelo, Ahmet Degerli, Christine Dobridge, and Will Kennedy
FEDS Note: The Price of Bank Funding Behind Private Credit: Evidence from Business Development Companies
Sharjil Haque and Jessie Jiaxu WangPrivate credit is often described as credit provided outside the banking system. In many cases, this description is accurate: private credit lenders originate loans
FEDS Note: Vietnam's Export Boom to the U.S.: The Role of Chinese Firms
Chris A. Avalos, Trang Hoang, and Eva Van LeemputIn recent years, Vietnam has attracted considerable attention as a potential major beneficiary of the 2018-19 U.S.-China tariff increases, reflecting s
FEDS Note: Monetary Policy Stance and Commodity Cycles in Emerging Economies
Oscar Monterroso and Diego VilánEmerging market economies, particularly those that depend heavily on commodity exports, have long been characterized by more volatile and disruptive business-cycle dyna
FEDS Note: Liquidity Transformation Risks in U.S. Bank Loan and High-Yield Mutual Funds: A 2026 Update
Kenechukwu Anadu, Sean Baker, Fang Cai, Logan George, and Erik LarssonMutual funds (MFs) and other open-ended collective investment funds engage in liquidity transformation—they offer investors daily
FEDS Note: Repo Markets and the Fed’s Balance Sheet: Implications for Monetary Policy Implementation
Sriya Anbil, Alyssa Anderson, Lucy Cordes, and Romina RuprechtAs the Federal Reserve (Fed) navigates periods of balance sheet expansion and reduction, it has become increasingly important to understan
FEDS Note: Fifth Conference on the International Roles of the U.S. Dollar: Stablecoins, Digital Payments, and the International Role of the U.S. Dollar
Ricardo Correa, Linda Goldberg, Ritt Keerati, Juan M. Londono, and Fabiola RavazzoloThe U.S. dollar continues to occupy a central role in the global economy. It remains the most widely used currency i
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Northstar Bank, former employee of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., and former employee of Regions Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Northstar Bank, former employee of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., and former employee of Regions Bank
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by BancFirst Corporation
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by BancFirst Corporation
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Sandy Spring Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Sandy Spring Bank
Federal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act
Federal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act
FCA takes Hunter Jones to High Court over alleged unauthorised activity
The FCA has begun High Court proceedings against Osborne Baldwin Limited, which trades as Hunter Jones and Hunter Jones Group.
The FCA alleges that Hunter Jones, which sells loan notes, carries out r
Xi extends US trade truce, announces 100,000 youth exchanges
The extended trade truce and youth exchanges signal a potential thaw in US-China relations, impacting diplomatic and economic dynamics globally.
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FARTCOINUSDT: Third Trendline Test — Another Rally Loading?
Hook:
BINANCE:FARTCOINUSDT.P just bounced off the same rising trendline twice within nearly the same price — and the level it's now testing is the exact shelf that launched its last rally.
Mark
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Sandy Spring Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Sandy Spring Bank
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize its rule governing the extension of credit to bank "insiders"—bank executives, board members and major shareholders who could potentially influence a bank's lending decisions
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize its rule governing the extension of credit to bank "insiders"—bank executives, board members and major shareholders who could potentia
Senate’s Clarity Act failure leaves crypto regulation to SEC, CFTC
The Senate's inaction perpetuates regulatory ambiguity, potentially stifling innovation and complicating compliance in the crypto sector.
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Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations
OpenAI’s Agent Breached Australia’s Medicare Portal — and a Prime Minister Confronted the CEO at the UN
The June 18, 2026, breach of the Medicare Statistics Reporting Service by an OpenAI AI agent exposes a gap in the legal frameworks governing autonomous systems. When an agent acts in ways its creators
Litecoin Buy Trading Opportunity Spotted
H1 - Strong bullish move.
No opposite signs.
Until the two Fibonacci support zones hold I expect the price to move higher further after pullbacks.
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Nick Clegg dismisses fears of AI’s godlike powers, urges focus on real threats
Clegg's stance highlights the urgent need to address AI power concentration and geopolitical dynamics, rather than hypothetical superintelligence.
The post Nick Clegg dismisses fears of AI’s godlike p
Benjamin Netanyahu’s government seizing Palestinian land under pretext of preserving ancient West Bank sites
Netanyahu's actions may hinder Palestinian statehood recognition, affecting geopolitical dynamics and international support perceptions.
The post Benjamin Netanyahu’s government seizing Palestinian la
CKB 4H - Bullish structure, but now it has to prove it
Katsu on the Bridge. Let’s check the radar on one of my big favorites, CKB.
On the CKB 4H chart, the first thing I see is that over the past few weeks price has built a very clean ascending channel,
Ethereum #ETHUSDT — Descending Wedge & High R/R Zone
#ETH
The price is moving within a bearish channel on the 1-hour timeframe; it has reached the lower boundary and is poised for a rebound. A retest of this boundary is expected, supporting an upward m
PORTALUSDT Medium-term Bullish potential !
#PORTAL
The price is moving within a descending channel on the 1-hour timeframe; it has reached the lower boundary and appears poised for a rebound. A retest of this boundary is expected, supporting
Curacao’s ‘Casino Secrets’ Exposed in Regulatory Leak as Firms Push Back
A searchable archive of leaked documents taken from Curaçao’s gambling regulator opened to the public on Wednesday morning, a day after an international consortium published its first stories from the
XRP Price Analysis September 24, 2026: XRP Holds $1.50 After $1.66 Rejection
XRP is holding near $1.50 after briefly reaching $1.66, giving back part of a rally that had lifted the token more than 20% from its ... Read more