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 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 trading, securities, financial services, cboe, fees, options trading, logical ports

💰Cboe BZX Exchange Proposes New Fees for Unitized Logical Ports

The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to establish fees for new Unitized Logical Ports on its equity options platform and introduce Average Daily Quote and Order fees. This aims to regulate market resource usage while providing businesses with enhanced connectivity options for trading activities.

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Notice 14 Apr 2025 options trading, financial regulation, trading rules, miami international securities exchange, index options

📈Rule Change for MIAX Trading Sessions

The SEC has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change from the Miami International Securities Exchange (MIAX) to amend Trading Rule 1808. The amendment will alter the price calculation for index options on days when the primary market fails to open, utilizing the last reported sale price from the previous trading day to establish more consistent and reliable settlement values.

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Notice 10 Apr 2025 sec, regulatory compliance, options trading, miami, floor brokers, error accounts

📈SEC Notice on MIAX Sapphire Proposed Rule Change for Error Accounts

The SEC is publishing a notice regarding MIAX Sapphire's proposed rule change to adopt Exchange Rule 2005, which establishes regulations for Floor Broker error accounts. This aims to improve clarity in exchanges' rule texts and ensure efficient processing of bona fide errors within the options trading framework.

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Notice 9 Apr 2025 risk management, options trading, margin requirements, financial regulation, clearing organizations

⚖️OCC Introduces Intraday Risk Charge for Margin Requirements

The SEC has approved the OCC's proposed rule change to implement an Intraday Risk Charge, aimed at addressing the risks from intraday and overnight trading activities. The new margin add-on charge will apply to all Clearing Member accounts, reflecting increased exposure from short-dated options trading and ensuring adequate collateral management for potential defaults.

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Notice 8 Apr 2025 sec, cboe, options trading, financial regulation, investment management, market strategies

📈SEC Proposal for P.M.-Settled Options on S&P 500 Equal Weight Index

The SEC has published a notice for a proposed rule change allowing Cboe Exchange to list and trade p.m.-settled options on the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. This change aims to provide additional trading opportunities and more precise risk management options for investors, thereby enhancing market participation and investment strategies.

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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 2 Apr 2025 nasdaq phlx, options trading, financial regulation, floor brokers, rebates

💰Nasdaq PHLX Proposes Rule Changes Affecting Options Fees

The Nasdaq PHLX has filed a proposed rule change to amend its Pricing Schedule related to Multiply Listed Options Fees and clarify the structure of Floor Qualified Contingent Cross Rebates, highlighting how these rebates are paid to Floor Brokers and their potential impact on trading dynamics within the market.

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Notice 2 Apr 2025 investment, financial services, options trading, securities regulation, precious metals, etfs

💰SEC Approves MEMX LLC to List Options on Precious Metal ETFs

The SEC has approved MEMX LLC's proposed rule change, allowing the exchange to list options on several Precious Metal ETFs, including those for gold, silver, palladium, and platinum. This aims to provide investors with additional trading opportunities and hedging strategies in commodities, enhancing their market participation and risk management capabilities.

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