Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) drafted legislation to expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s authority over spot digital commodity markets.

FINRA provided a 2026 and first-quarter 2027 filing calendar to assist firms in preparing timely submissions for upcoming financial and operational reporting requirements.

The Financial Services Institute urged the SEC to adopt formal procedures designed to prevent "regulation by enforcement" in the agency’s oversight activities.

Federal Reserve Board Member Michael S. Barr predicted that artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape global economies. He said that central banks must adapt quickly to this technology’s rapid evolution.

Based on a recent industry survey, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") concluded that additional clarity from regulators and central counterparties is necessary for market participants to meet the 2026–2027 U.S. Treasury clearing mandate deadline.