📈SEC Notice on Proposed Ethereum Options Trading Rule Change
The SEC has issued a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE American LLC to permit the listing and trading of options on the Bitwise Ethereum ETF and Grayscale Ethereum Trust products. Following public comments and an amendment to narrow the scope, the Commission is set to decide on its approval or disapproval.
Learn More📈Margin Add-On Charge Proposed by Options Clearing Corporation
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a notice regarding a proposed rule change by the Options Clearing Corporation to establish a margin add-on charge. This measure aims to mitigate risks associated with intraday and overnight trading, particularly focusing on the trading of short-dated options. The proposal includes various amendments addressing industry feedback and regulatory standards.
Learn More📉Applications for Deregistration Under Investment Company Act
Applicant, a unit investment trust, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant has never made a public offering of its securities and does not propose to make a public offering or engage in business of any kind. Filing Date: The application was filed on June 21, 2024. Applicant's Address: One American Row, Hartford, Connecticut 06103.
Learn More📊Federal Reserve Approves Extension of Money Market Rates Report
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) is adopting a proposal to extend for three years, with revision, the Report of Selected Money Market Rates (FR 2420; OMB No. 7100-0357).
Learn More📈SEC Approves Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Listing
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, allowing for the trading of shares under NYSE Arca rules. This decision facilitates investment opportunities in cryptocurrency, with the Trust designed to provide exposure to Bitcoin and Ether values while adhering to regulatory standards. The approval underscores the growing significance of digital assets in the financial market.
Learn More📊CFTC Notice on Information Collection for Swap Dealers and MSPs
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed renewal of a collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act ("PRA"), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment. This notice solicits comments on the Commission's burden estimates associated with the requirements for swap dealers ("SDs") and major swap participants ("MSPs") to notify counterparties of their right to require segregation of initial margin, and to allow the counterparty to change that election by written notice to the SD or MSP, and to report quarterly to the counterparty that the back office procedures of the SD or MSP relating to margin and collateral requirements are in compliance with the agreement of the counterparties.
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