The MSRB extended temporary regulatory relief to allow covered entities to conduct office inspections remotely while working to implement long-term hybrid work arrangements.

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen urged regulators to provide more effective oversight over cryptocurrency markets given the recent market moving events in the digital asset space.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler called for greater transparency and resiliency in U.S. treasury markets to promote competition. He highlighted projects the SEC has undertaken with Treasury and the NY Fed to improve the market.

SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga asserted that the digital asset market is not currently a viable alternative to traditional finance, and that contrary to popular belief, the industry is highly centralized.

SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce argued that advisers to funds must vote in accordance with the fund's investment objectives and the best interests of that particular fund, even if doing so conflicts with the best interests of individual shareholders or the asset manager.