A broker-dealer settled FINRA charges for supervisory failures relating to Regulation Best Interest, Form CRS obligations, and supervisory control testing.

SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda reported progress on two major initiatives affecting U.S. capital markets: implementing mandatory Treasury clearing and facilitating securities tokenization.

The International Organization of Securities Commissions outlined its 2026 Work Program, setting out strategic priorities to strengthen financial resilience and address risks associated with technological transformation in global capital markets.

The Blockchain Payment Consortium supported the Federal Reserve’s initiative to provide direct "payment account" access to certain non-bank financial firms. The Consortium also urged regulators to expand service capabilities and raise balance limits to ensure a level playing field.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to reform how the Financial Stability Oversight Council determines whether a financial firm is systemically important to the financial system.