Notice 20 Feb 2025 sec, regulation, securities, investment, nyse, cryptocurrency, xrp

📈SEC Approves Grayscale XRP Trust Trading Proposal

The SEC published a notice regarding the proposed rule change by NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Grayscale XRP Trust. This initiative seeks to provide a regulated means to invest in XRP through an exchange-traded product, reflecting the ongoing evolution and acceptance of digital assets in the financial markets.

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Notice 19 Feb 2025 compliance, sec, trading, regulation, securities, consolidated audit trail

📊SEC Proposes Amendment to Consolidated Audit Trail Reporting

The SEC issued a notice regarding a proposed amendment to the National Market System Plan governing the Consolidated Audit Trail. This amendment pertains to the reporting of verbal activity and aims to enhance transparency and regulatory compliance among participating exchanges and financial institutions. The Commission has extended the review period for the amendment to ensure thorough consideration.

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Notice 19 Feb 2025 market data, sec, regulatory compliance, financial services, fees, nasdaq

📈SEC Orders Review of Nasdaq's Market Data Fee Increase Proposal

The SEC issued an order regarding Nasdaq's proposed fee increases for market data and connectivity products, which faced disapproval. The order allows for petitions regarding the disapproval, indicating ongoing scrutiny of fee structures related to market data services that could influence market access and costs for businesses.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 sec, regulation, nyse arca, cryptocurrency, options market, grayscalebitcointrust

📈NYSE Arca Proposes Major Change to GBTC Options Trading Limits

NYSE Arca proposes a rule change to increase position and exercise limits for options on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, significantly raising the limit from 25,000 to 250,000 contracts. The change aims to enhance market liquidity and competitiveness, allowing market participants to better manage trading and hedging activities related to GBTC options.

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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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Notice 18 Feb 2025 sec, trading, regulation, investment, financial services, etf, cryptocurrency

📈Cboe BZX Exchange Proposed Rule Change for 21Shares Core Solana ETF

The Cboe BZX Exchange filed a notice for the proposed rule change to list and trade the 21Shares Core Solana ETF, aiming to regulate trading of SOL through a transparent platform. The proposal addresses compliance, investor protection, and market surveillance while offering investors a new channel for cryptocurrency investments.

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Rule 18 Feb 2025 compliance, sec, regulations, securities, electronic filing, administrative practice and procedure, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, financial statements, business reporting

📜Technical Amendments to SEC Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is adopting technical amendments to various rules and forms under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These amendments correct errors that are technical in nature, including typographical errors and erroneous cross-references in various Commission rules and forms.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 compliance, sec, regulation, securities, financial services, legal

🔒SEC Closed Meeting Notification

The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a closed meeting on critical regulatory issues, including discussions on injunctive actions and administrative proceedings. Such meetings may lead to significant decisions impacting businesses linked to compliance and enforcement actions, with potential repercussions in the financial sector and beyond.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 sec, regulatory compliance, pcaob, public companies, firm reporting, engagement metrics

📜PCAOB Withdraws Proposed Rules on Firm Reporting and Engagement Metrics

The PCAOB has officially withdrawn its proposed rules concerning Firm Reporting and Engagement Metrics, initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This decision follows a period of public comments and an extension of review timelines, signaling a significant shift in potential regulatory standards for public accounting firms and their reporting practices.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 sec, regulation, nasdaq, stock market, public offerings, ipos, liquidity requirements

📈Nasdaq Proposes Changes to Initial Listing Liquidity Requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding Nasdaq's proposed changes to modify initial listing liquidity requirements. These changes aim to require companies to satisfy Market Value of Unrestricted Publicly Held Shares based solely on the proceeds from their offerings, impacting initial public offerings and uplisting processes. The Commission is extending the review period for these changes, allowing time for consideration of the proposed rule.

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