FINRA reminded broker-dealers to notify their Regulatory Coordinators in writing if they, or their associated persons or affiliates, are currently engaging in or intend to engage in activities related to cryptocurrencies, virtual coins and tokens.

The MSRB analyzed municipal bond market trading activities since the mark-up disclosure rule went into effect. MSRB determined that trading costs and trading patterns were "consistent with historic variation."

CFTC Chair Heath P. Tarbert announced significant appointments.

A former portfolio manager settled CFTC charges for fraudulently mismarking swap valuations to increase his bonus.

OFAC designated two militia figures and two former Iraqi governors for human rights abuses and corruption that targeted persecuted religious communities in Iraq.