💵Nasdaq Options Rule Change
The Nasdaq Stock Market is proposing to amend its rules to allow options trading on five Ethereum-related trusts. This change aims to align with approvals from other exchanges and establish specific position and exercise limits for these options, fostering a more integrated trading environment for crypto assets.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Implications
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More🏠HUD Delays HOME Investment Program Regulation Effective Dates
On January 6, 2025, HUD published the HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Program Updates and Streamlining final rule (HOME Final Rule) in the Federal Register, which was scheduled to take effect on February 5, 2025. On February 3, 2025, HUD delayed the effective date of the HOME Final Rule until April 20, 2025, consistent with the President's January 20, 2025, memorandum titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review." This publication announces that HUD is further delaying the effective or compliance dates for certain provisions of the HOME Final Rule. The provisions of the HOME Final Rule that are not further delayed by this publication are effective as of April 20, 2025.
Learn More🚀NYSE Arca Proposes Options Trading for Ether Funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding NYSE Arca's proposal to amend rules to allow trading options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust and related ETFs. This regulatory change is designed to enhance market offerings and provide investors with additional tools for exposure to ether, while aligning with existing rules for ETFs.
Learn More📦USPS Announces Priority Mail and Ground Advantage Service Changes
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Learn More📦USPS Announces Priority Mail & Ground Advantage Change Proposal
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Learn More🚍FEMA Grants for Transit and Bus Security Improvements
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. FEMA invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on a reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved information collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) and the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP), which are FEMA grant programs that focus on transportation infrastructure protection activities.
Learn More🚛GSA Rescinds Fleet Management Regulation Impacting Businesses
GSA is issuing a notice to rescind Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Bulletin B-2023-55, "Fleet Management Information Systems" dated May 19, 2023 due to recent Executive orders.
Learn More🚫OFAC Sanctions Action and Its Implications for Businesses
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Learn More📈SEC Proposes Options Trading for Ethereum Funds
The SEC has proposed a rule change allowing the listing and trading of options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. This change aims to provide investors with cost-effective hedging tools and improve market efficiency, following regulatory compliance standards.
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