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Steven Lofchie Commentary by Steven Lofchie

CFTC Commissioner Stump outlined the agency's regulatory and enforcement authority with respect to digital assets. Commissioner Stump noted the proliferation of digital assets has resulted in the "grossly inaccurate oversimplification" that such assets are either SEC-regulated securities or CFTC-regulated commodities.

A broker-dealer settled FINRA, NYSE and NYSE American charges for violations of short sale close out and "penalty box" provisions, which prohibit the short sale of securities when Reg. SHO's close out requirement is unsatisfied and the broker-dealer has not borrowed or arranged to borrow the securities.