Notice 16 Jul 2025 regulatory compliance, risk management, securities exchange, financial markets, exchanges, occ, options clearing

📈OCC Rule Change Proposal for Options Clearing Agreement Approved

The proposed rule change involves the adoption of a new Participant Exchange Agreement by the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), replacing the outdated version. This update aims to align the terms with current regulations and practices while addressing financial risks and enhancing operational efficiency between the OCC and national securities exchanges.

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Notice 7 Jul 2025 regulatory compliance, securities, investment, asset management, exchanges, digital assets

📈NYSE Arca Accelerates Approval for Grayscale Digital Fund

The SEC has granted accelerated approval for NYSE Arca to amend Rule 8.500-E, allowing the listing and trading of the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund. The changes redefine Trust Units and broaden the types of entities eligible to issue them, impacting investment dynamics in digital assets and enabling greater flexibility in trading practices.

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Notice 23 Jun 2025 sec, trading, options, financial regulation, exchanges, commodity-based trust shares, market transparency

📈SEC Proposes Rule Changes for Trading Options on Commodity Trusts

The SEC is considering amendments to Rule 402, allowing the listing and trading of options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This proposal aims to enhance market transparency and provide investors with better hedging strategies and access to commodity investments through standardized options trading. Public comments are invited as part of the evaluation process.

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Notice 23 May 2025 sec, trading, regulatory compliance, finance, securities exchange, exchanges

🏛️SEC Notice on Consolidated Tape Association Amendment Filing

The SEC has published a notice regarding the immediate effectiveness of amendments to the Consolidated Tape Association and Consolidated Quotation Plans. These amendments primarily involve name changes for certain exchanges and aim to streamline regulatory compliance. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposed changes, which reflect administrative updates essential for accurate market representation.

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Notice 23 May 2025 compliance, trading, regulation, securities, exchanges

📈SEC Proposal

The SEC announces the Fifty-Third Amendment to the UTP Plan, updating the name of NYSE Chicago, Inc. to NYSE Texas, Inc., and making minor adjustments to the names and addresses of other exchanges. The amendment is classified as a “Ministerial Amendment,” allowing for immediate filing and effectiveness without extensive changes to regulations or competition.

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Notice 5 May 2025 trading, regulation, securities, bitcoin, etfs, exchanges, ethereum

📈SEC Notice on Cboe BZX Proposed Rule Change for Galaxy ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission has extended the timeframe to consider a proposed rule change regarding Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which aims to allow in-kind creations and redemptions. This extension provides the Commission with additional time to evaluate the implications of the proposed changes for market structure and trading practices.

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Notice 22 Apr 2025 sec, regulatory compliance, securities, financial services, audit trail, exchanges

📊SEC Extends Review Period for Proposed Amendment to Audit Trail Plan

The SEC has extended the review period for a proposed amendment to the Consolidated Audit Trail governing reporting requirements. Designed to include more verbal and floor activity, this amendment aims to enhance oversight within the National Market System Plan. The Commission is allowing additional time to assess policy issues and comments related to the proposal.

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Notice 17 Apr 2025 trading, regulation, finance, investment, cboe, options, exchanges, ethereum

📈Cboe BZX to List Options on Fidelity Ethereum Fund

The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to allow the listing and trading of options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund, expanding options for investors dealing with Ethereum. This move aims to enhance market transparency and facilitate better trading strategies, including hedging opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.

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Notice 3 Apr 2025 regulations, securities, financial services, options trading, bitcoin, exchanges

💰Cboe Exchange Proposes Bitcoin Options Trading Regulations

The Cboe Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposal to amend its rules, allowing the listing and trading of options on the VanEck Bitcoin Trust. This initiative aims to provide investors with additional investment tools for exposure to Bitcoin, promoting market transparency and establishing tighter regulatory frameworks to enhance trading efficiency.

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Notice 27 Mar 2025 sec, trading, regulation, financial services, cboe, connectivity fees, exchanges, physical ports

💻Cboe EDGA Proposes Increase in 10 Gb Physical Port Fees

The Cboe EDGA Exchange has announced a proposed rule change to increase the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. This adjustment aims to better reflect service quality and operational costs after a lengthy period without fee increases. The proposal is designed to support continued technological improvements and competitive offerings within the exchange market.

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