A New York-based trader settled CFTC "spoofing" charges in relation to futures contracts traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange and the Commodity Exchange, Inc.

The FDIC updated the "Report of Examination Instructions" section of the Risk Management Manual of Examination Policies.

SEC Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar criticized the Fiduciary Rule in a comment letter submitted to the Department of Labor.

The SEC awarded nearly $2.5 million to a whistleblower from a domestic government agency for reporting the "improper conduct" of a company.

The SEC determined that tokens sold to investors by a "virtual" organization are considered securities and are subject to applicable federal securities laws.