


Trump-aligned group is pressing states, which are suing to end Trump’s executive order banning trans surgeries for kids, to provide proof of harm. But, new documents show this might not be happening.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan in Baku, Azerbaijan.

From U.S. v. California, decided yesterday by Judge Christina Snyder (C.D. Cal.): “A state law or regulation impermissibly discriminates against the federal government if it treats a state entity more favorably than it treats a comparable federal entity.” Furthermore, the Ninth Circuit has held that a state law may not “single[] out” the federal government […]

The Clarity Act has re-emerged as a central issue in U.S. crypto policy at a time when regulatory uncertainty continues to shape market behavior. The proposed legislation aims to establish a clear federal framework for digital assets, with a strong focus on stablecoins and their role in the financial system. After months of stalled progress, […]

Last week I wrote about Jodi Kantor’s latest report that Chief Justice Roberts requires Court staff (but probably not the Justices) to sign an non-disclosure agreement. I think this is a good step, but I am skeptical of how helpful it would be. Indeed, even after these agreements have been signed, the New York Times continues […]

Johnson readies new ban on tariff votes. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a renewal of its self-imposed ban on members requesting floor votes on President Donald Trump’s tariffs, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R–La.) told reporters on Monday, per Politico. The rule the House will vote on would ban members from bringing […]

Executive Summary: The Smart Play List For the sophisticated investor, the asset manager, or the short seller, the “upside” is not always a celebration—it can be a source of theoretically unlimited risk. When markets detach from fundamentals and enter a parabolic “melt-up,” traditional stop-loss orders often fail due to liquidity gaps and slippage. The solution […]

Limassol, Cyprus, February 10th, 2026, FinanceWire XM has launched its biggest ever promotion which is giving clients the opportunity to earn a new deposit bonus each week of up to $8,750. Over the six-week promotion period, every client can earn up to $52,500 in total by reaching trading targets. The promotion runs from 10 February […]

The Essential Checklist: 10 Steps to Broker Safety In the high-stakes world of foreign exchange, where daily trading volumes exceed $6 trillion, the line between financial independence and catastrophic loss is often drawn not by market movement, but by the integrity of your broker. As we navigate the complex financial landscape of 2026, characterized by […]

International trade and distributed work have turned outbound local payouts into an infrastructure problem. For many businesses, the challenge is not executing a single large international transfer, but managing frequent payments to suppliers, contractors, sellers, and service providers across multiple jurisdictions – often in local currency and into local payment accounts. This demand has pushed […]