The CFTC charged a cryptocurrency trading firm and its CEO with engaging in a "Ponzi-like" scheme.

The Options Clearing Corporation settled parallel SEC and CFTC charges for failing to fully implement its own rule change relating to the calculation of costs in the event of a need to close out the positions of a defaulting clearing member.

The MSRB proposed to (i) amend its time of trade disclosure rule and related interpretive guidance and (ii) provide that SEC-registered investment advisers would no longer be required to make certain affirmations to qualify for Sophisticated Municipal Market Professional status.

The National Credit Union Administration adopted a final rule requiring federally insured credit unions to report certain cyber incidents.

In its first public meeting under the sponsorship of Commissioner Caroline D. Pham, the CFTC Global Markets Advisory Committee announced key leadership roles, held discussion panels on a variety of topics and outlined priorities.