CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson outlined the expanding use of artificial intelligence in financial compliance and enforcement. She warned that without stronger oversight, AI could be exploited to commit fraud and evade regulations.

A firm settled separate FINRA and NYSE Arca charges for failing to comply with the notification and supervisory requirements of SEC Regulation M, which governs trading during securities distributions to prevent market manipulation.

FINRA proposed amendments to extend the Trade Reporting Facility operating hours to begin at 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The current start time is 8:00 a.m.

A municipal bond dealer settled FINRA charges for (i) conducting securities business while net capital deficient; (ii) filing inaccurate FOCUS reports; and (iii) failing to conduct mandatory anti-money laundering program testing.

The Congressional Research Service reviewed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 and detailed how the bill would alter the US legal framework governing digital assets.