Senate Subcommittee considers benefits of a central bank digital currency. President Biden expands prohibitions on persons contributing to the destabilization of the Western Balkans. CFTC Acting Chair Rostin Behnam emphasizes necessity of making LIBOR “obsolete.” SEC Chair highlights intersection of finance and technology in equity markets. SEC updates list of “Unregistered Soliciting Entities.” Firm settles FINRA charges for OBA disclosure failures. SEC Chair Gary Gensler appoints executive staff.