The New York State Department of Financial Services reminded virtual currency entities that they are required to implement measures to prevent and respond to fraud and efforts at market manipulation.

The SEC Order that extends temporary relief exempting security-based swap activity from various provisions of the federal securities laws was published in the Federal Register.

In a newly published paper, FINRA examined the issue of unpaid arbitration awards in the financial services industry.

FINRA proposed amendments to its Membership Application Program rule to allow FINRA to "take a stronger approach" in addressing pending arbitration claims, awards and settlement agreements.