The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has named a former white‑collar defense attorney to head its enforcement arm, an office that has shrunk dramatically in recent years. The new leader, a former partner at a global law firm who specialized in cryptocurrency cases, has also served as a fed
L3Harris has chosen Kenneth Sharp, a veteran of defense finance, to become its chief financial officer. The move comes as the current CFO, Ken Bedingfield, shifts his focus to the company’s missile division, which is set for a public listing later this year. Sharp will take over on March 16 and brin
The conversation starts with the idea that technology deals can pose hidden threats to national safety. It then explains how a new book tackles the maze of U. S. rules that guard against such risks. The author, who runs a cyber‑strategy firm in Washington, D. C. , argues that the growing list of reg
Navient, a major player in the student loan industry, has finally started sending out payments to borrowers who were allegedly wronged. This comes after a $100 million fund was set up by the U. S. consumer financial watchdog. The payments began rolling out in February, over a year after the Trump ad
Money is finally moving to those wronged by Navient, but not without a long delay. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has started sending out payments to borrowers after a deal was struck in 2024. Navient, a major student loan servicer, agreed to pay $120 million, with $100 million goin
Tacko Fall, a former UCF basketball star, recently participated in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. He played for Team Giannis, which won against Team Anthony with a score of 65-58. Fall was the top performer, scoring 20 points, grabbing 21 rebounds, and blocking five shots. However, the MVP award w
Companies are racing to fill CFO roles, but most boards lack a ready list of candidates. The problem isn’t just how many positions are open; it’s that the usual internal pipeline is empty. In 2015, finance teams focused on classic skills like accounting and audit. Today’s CFOs must steer tech upgrad
The Senate Agriculture Committee recently pushed ahead with a plan to regulate the crypto market. This move came after a vote that split along party lines. Meanwhile, other important lawmakers are still working on different parts of the same bill. The committee's plan would make the Commodity Futur
The U. S. is stepping up its game in the digital asset world. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are joining forces on Project Crypto. This initiative aims to make sure the U. S. stays ahead in the digital finance race. The goal is to cr
The Big Ten has been a powerhouse in college football, winning the last three national championships. With the 2026 schedule out, several games stand out as crucial for playoff positioning. Ohio State and Oregon are set to face off in a rematch that could decide who gets the upper hand in the Big T
