Notice 19 May 2025 trading, regulation, nasdaq, bitcoin, cryptocurrency, investor protection

📈Nasdaq Proposes Rule Change for iShares Bitcoin Trust Listing

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a proposed rule change by Nasdaq to amend the trading and listing rules for the iShares Bitcoin Trust. This change seeks to allow for in-kind transfers of bitcoin, altering the existing cash creation and redemption process. The Commission is soliciting public comments on this proposal and examining its alignment with current regulatory standards.

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Notice 12 May 2025 compliance, regulation, securities, self-regulatory organizations, investor protection

📈SEC Rule 19h-1

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks approval for an extension of Rule 19h-1, which governs submissions by self-regulatory organizations regarding memberships involving individuals with statutory disqualifications. The rule ensures that employment in the securities business aligns with public interest and investor protection, highlighting the regulatory framework for SROs.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 regulatory compliance, options trading, financial markets, cryptocurrency, investor protection

📈SEC Approval for Options on iShares Ethereum Trust

The SEC approved an amendment allowing Nasdaq ISE to list options on the iShares Ethereum Trust, establishing specific position and exercise limits to enhance investor protection and mitigate market manipulation risks. The Exchange outlined extensive surveillance measures and emphasized the Trust's trading activity and market capitalization to support the proposed rule change.

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Notice 3 Mar 2025 sec, public meeting, regulation, securities, artificial intelligence, investor protection

📅SEC Sunshine Act Meeting Agenda and Public Participation Details

The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a public meeting on March 6, 2025, addressing critical topics like artificial intelligence's operational effects and investor fraud. The public is encouraged to submit written statements, fostering engagement and transparency in regulatory discussions.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 sec, regulatory changes, nyse arca, securities trading, investor protection, trading hours

📈NYSE Arca Seeks Extended Trading Hours

NYSE Arca has filed amendments to extend trading hours, proposing new trading rules that increase access for investors by allowing trading from 1

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Compliance, Financial Regulation 22 Jan 2025 compliance, sec, nyse, reverse stock split, investor protection, stock market