Ex-Crypto Executive Named SEC Director of Trading and Markets
New SEC Trading and Markets Director Appointed A former cryptocurrency executive has been appointed as the director of trading and markets at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Jamie Selway, an experienced financial services professional, will take on this new position starting June 17, according to a recent press release from the agency. SEC Chairman […]
Previous Ripple Director Suggests Potential Valuation if Ripple Pursues IPO
A former Ripple executive believes that if Ripple goes public, it could be a significant milestone, particularly given its estimated valuation. In a recent post, Sean McBride calculated that Ripple’s latest tender offer indicates a company worth around $30 billion. The Largest IPO Ever McBride arrived at this figure after Ripple announced plans to repurchase […]
Ex-Blockchain Executive Becomes SEC Director of Trading and Markets
Securities and Exchange Commission Announces New Appointments in Cryptocurrency Sector The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed several new hires, notably those with backgrounds in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. On Friday, it was shared that Jamie Selway will step into the role of director for agency trading and markets. Selway has previously served as […]
FBI Director Kash Patel files a defamation lawsuit against an MSNBC columnist.
A MSNBC columnist and former FBI official made what has been described as a “malicious, false and defamatory statement” about Kash Patel, as indicated in a recent lawsuit filed against him. The columnist, Frank Figliuzzi, had criticized President Donald Trump’s appointment of Patel to lead the FBI, suggesting that Patel’s commitment could be in question […]
Director of National Portrait Gallery steps down after attempted dismissal by Trump
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Director Resigns Kim Sadgett, the director of the National Portrait Gallery, has stepped down just two weeks after President Trump attempted to dismiss her. He had described her as “very partisan” and criticized her support of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In response to her resignation, the Smithsonian expressed gratitude […]
Acting ICE Director Explains the Challenges Faced by His ‘Courageous Team’ in LA
Los Angeles Protests Spark Concerns Over Law Enforcement Safety Todd Lyons, the director of ICE, discussed on “Hannity” how officials in Los Angeles have to resort to wearing riot gear due to escalating disorder in the streets. The situation took a turn on Friday when protests morphed into riots, resulting in car fires, building damage, […]
Ohio pension fund for retired teachers appoints new executive director
Ohio Retired Teacher Pension Fund Appoints New Executive Director COLOMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Retired Teacher Pension Fund has announced the hiring of a new executive director from North Carolina. Stephen Toll, who previously led the North Carolina Retirement System, is set to start in mid-July. Toll has roots in the Columbus area, having grown […]
Colorado funeral director who kept a body in a hearse for more than a year receives 18-month sentence
Denver Funeral Home Owner Sentenced for Body Neglect The Denver District Attorney’s office has announced that the owner of Colorado Funeral House has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. He had left a woman’s body behind a hearse for more than a year and improperly concealed at least 30 cremated remains. Miles Harford, 34, […]
FBI Acknowledges What Its Former Director Did Not Discuss Regarding Biden’s Exit from Afghanistan
Even though President Joe Biden initially downplayed the potential for a Taliban takeover, the administration’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan resulted in a significant number of evacuees being allowed entry without adequate reviews. During the military efforts in Afghanistan, 55 Afghan evacuees were flagged on terrorist watchlists either upon arriving at U.S. entry points or during […]
Trump’s NIH Director Discloses Additional Actions the University Took to Silence Him During the Pandemic
Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health, has shared that Stanford University’s School of Medicine urged him to refrain from speaking with the media during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. This request stemmed from his views against universal lockdowns and school closures. In a lengthy interview with podcast host Andrew Huberman, […]