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 14 Feb 2025 investment, etf, cryptocurrency, regulations, ethereum, bitcoin, sec

📈SEC Approves Rule Change for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange to amend the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF and 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. This update enables in-kind creations and redemptions, aiming to improve operational efficiency and flexibility for fund management, benefiting authorized participants and investors alike.

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Notice 14 Feb 2025 securities trading, consumer privacy, regulatory compliance, cat nms plan, sec

🔒SEC Grants Exemptive Relief for Customer Data Reporting Requirements

The SEC has issued an order granting exemptive relief from certain reporting requirements under the CAT NMS Plan, specifically for names, addresses, and years of birth associated with transformed SSNs or ITINs. This decision aims to balance regulatory objectives with privacy concerns, enhancing data protection while retaining essential regulatory tools.

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Notice 13 Feb 2025 institutional investors, investment reporting, sec, securities regulation, compliance

📈SEC Grants Temporary Exemption for Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO Compliance

The SEC has granted a temporary exemption from compliance with Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO for institutional investment managers, extending the deadline for reporting requirements to January 2, 2026. This decision, made in response to industry concerns about implementation challenges, aims to facilitate accurate reporting and operational readiness among market participants.

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Notice 13 Feb 2025 fidelity fund, options trading, sec, financial markets, compliance, ethereum

📈SEC Proposal for Options Trading on Fidelity Ethereum Fund

The SEC is considering a proposed rule change to allow Cboe EDGX Exchange to list options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. This move aims to provide broader access to Ethereum for investors, enhancing trading opportunities and potentially increasing market liquidity in Ethereum products. Business owners may benefit from new leverage strategies through these options.

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Notice 13 Feb 2025 cryptocurrency, nasdaq, sec, options trading, financial markets, regulation

📈SEC Proposes Rule Change for Options Trading on iShares Ethereum Trust

The SEC announced a longer period for action regarding a proposed rule change by Nasdaq ISE to list and trade options on the iShares Ethereum Trust. This move follows the receipt of comment letters and is part of ongoing regulatory evaluation, highlighting the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency in financial markets.

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Notice 12 Feb 2025 financial services, bitcoin trust, nasdaq, sec, investment regulation

💰Nasdaq Proposes In-Kind Transfers for iShares Bitcoin Trust

The SEC is considering a proposed rule change by Nasdaq to allow in-kind transfers of bitcoin for the iShares Bitcoin Trust, enhancing trading efficiency and flexibility in transactions. This amendment responds to the growing interest in crypto investments, enabling a streamlined process for Authorized Participants amid increasing market activity.

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