Senators moving forward with SBF-backed bill after FTX collapse. The bill would grant the CFTC more power over cryptocurrency markets and exchanges. Remember, CFTC extended international swap reporting exemptions for certain entities through 12/1/2025.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) held a closed meeting today at 4:00 p.m. to address litigation matters. A special filing regarding the meeting was submitted at 4:15 p.m. No further details about the litigation matters discussed were provided but it is always curious when they

Today the FDIC released second quarter financial results in its latest Quarterly Banking Profile published today. U.S. commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the FDIC reported $71.5 billion in net income for Q2 2024, a $7.3 billion (11.4%) increase from the previous quarter, driven by

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against six nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs) for failing to maintain and preserve electronic communications as required by federal securities laws. The firms admitted to the violations, agreed to pay over $49 million in combined civil penalties, and have begun implementing