Notice 16 Apr 2025 trading, regulation, securities, investment, cryptocurrency, digital assets, avax

📈Nasdaq's Proposed Rule Change for Grayscale Avalanche Trust Shares

The SEC has published a notice regarding the proposed listing and trading of shares of Grayscale Avalanche Trust (AVAX) on Nasdaq. This includes compliance details and the Trust's operational framework, enabling investors to gain exposure to AVAX through an exchange-traded product, reflecting the ongoing evolution of cryptocurrency investment options in regulated markets.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 sec, regulatory compliance, investment, options trading, financial markets, cryptocurrency, ethereum, ether funds

📈SEC Approves Options Trading for Ethereum-Based ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a proposal allowing the listing and trading of options on Ethereum-based exchange-traded products such as the Bitwise Ethereum ETF and Grayscale Ethereum Trust. This latest regulatory amendment aims to enhance market accessibility and investor opportunities in cryptocurrency investments, amid ongoing conversations about compliance and market practices.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 compliance, regulations, finance, securities, investment

💼SEC Notice on Investment Company Exemption for Share Classes

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice concerning an application from Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC, seeking an exemption under the Investment Company Act to allow certain registered closed-end investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares with varying fees. Interested parties may request a hearing on this application.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 sec, regulation, investment, co-investment, business development companies

📈SEC Notice on Co-Investment Approval for Business Development Companies

The SEC has issued a notice regarding an application by Sixth Street Specialty Lending and others for an order under the Investment Company Act, allowing certain business development companies to co-invest in portfolio companies, facilitating streamlined investment processes compared to past approvals.

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Notice 14 Apr 2025 trading, regulatory compliance, securities, investment, etf

📈SEC Proposal Change for Fidelity Women's Leadership and Sustainability ETFs

The SEC released a notice regarding a proposed rule change reflecting an amendment to the application and exemptive order governing the Fidelity Women's Leadership ETF and Fidelity Sustainability U.S. Equity ETF. The changes are designed to enhance investment flexibility and transparency while ensuring regulatory compliance with existing standards.

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Notice 11 Apr 2025 compliance, sec, regulation, securities, investment, reporting, financial, finra

📈FINRA Proposes Rule 6152 for Order Execution Report Disclosure

The SEC announces FINRA's proposed Rule 6152, mandating members to submit order execution information for NMS stocks to FINRA for centralized publication. This initiative aims to improve transparency, allowing investors and market participants better access to execution quality data, promoting informed investment decisions across the financial industry.

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Notice 11 Apr 2025 sec, investment, financial regulation, cryptocurrency, etfs, liquidity

💰SEC Proposes Rule Change for In-Kind ETF Transactions

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a notice regarding the proposed rule change by the Cboe BZX Exchange to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for the Franklin Bitcoin ETF, Franklin Ethereum ETF, and the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. This change aims to enhance market efficiency and liquidity for authorized participants, impacting the trading dynamics of these funds.

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Notice 10 Apr 2025 compliance, regulation, small business, finance, investment, sba

📉KLH Capital Fund III License Surrender Impact on Small Business Funding

The Small Business Administration has declared the Small Business Investment Company license of KLH Capital Fund III, L.P. null and void. This action results from regulatory authority under the Small Business Investment Act, which can significantly affect the financial landscape for small businesses reliant on such investment companies.

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Notice 10 Apr 2025 compliance, regulation, finance, securities, investment, equity

📈Cboe EDGX Proposes Rule Change for Retail Equities Membership Program

The Cboe EDGX Exchange proposes a rule change to clarify the eligibility requirements for its Retail Equities Membership Program. The amendment specifies the timing of membership application approvals and aims to ensure uniformity in the process, facilitating better alignment with current practices. The update is intended to enhance clarity for potential program participants and remove outdated criteria.

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Notice 9 Apr 2025 regulation, securities, investment, digital assets, trust shares

📈Cboe BZX Exchange Proposes Rule Change for Fidelity Solana Fund

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding Cboe BZX Exchange's proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Solana Fund. The proposed change aims to enhance investor access to digital asset trading through a regulated exchange while ensuring market integrity and compliance with existing regulations.

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