Notice 22 Apr 2025 financial regulation, securities, market compliance, credit default swaps, trading

📈ICE Clear Credit's Proposed Rule Change on CDS Reference Obligations

ICE Clear Credit LLC has proposed changes to its rules regarding Contract Reference Obligations for Credit Default Swap contracts. This change aims to enhance clarity and transparency in the selection process, ensuring timely and accurate market representations while incorporating public consultations to address any potential objections.

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Notice 22 Apr 2025 bitcoin, financial regulation, sec, cboe, options, trading

📈SEC Extends Review Period for Cboe Bitcoin Options Proposal

The SEC has designated a longer review period for the Cboe Exchange's proposed rule change to add P.M.-settled options on Bitcoin ETF indices. The extension allows the Commission additional time to consider implications and stakeholder comments regarding the new trading options designed for Bitcoin markets.

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Notice 21 Apr 2025 securities, exchange, trading, compliance, nasdaq phlx, complex orders, regulation

📈Nasdaq PHLX Updates Complex Order Functionality for Traders

Nasdaq PHLX LLC proposes amendments to its complex order functionality to enhance trading efficiency and regulatory compliance. The changes align with existing systems at Nasdaq ISE and MRX, aiming for improved performance and scalability in complex options trading. This update includes rule modifications affecting legging orders, complex order strategies, and risk protections to better serve market participants.

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Notice 18 Apr 2025 sec, bitcoin fund, cboe, asset management, regulations, trading, rule change

📈SEC Extends Review Period for WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund Rule Change

The SEC has issued a notice regarding an extension on the review period for a proposed rule change by the Cboe BZX Exchange, which seeks to amend regulations governing the listing and trading of shares in the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund, specifically to enable in-kind creations and redemptions.

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Notice 18 Apr 2025 regulation, investment, bitcoin, crypto, trading, securities, ethereum

💰Cboe BZX's Proposed Rule Change for VanEck Bitcoin and Ethereum Trusts

The SEC has announced an extension for its review of a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange to amend trading rules for the VanEck Bitcoin Trust and VanEck Ethereum Trust. This amendment aims to permit in-kind creations and redemptions, allowing for flexibility in trading these cryptocurrency-related securities. The extended review period will allow the SEC to thoroughly consider the implications of the proposed changes.

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Notice 17 Apr 2025 financial services, nasdaq, market data, trading, exchange, regulation

📉Nasdaq PHLX Proposes Elimination of Market Data Revenue Rebate Program

Nasdaq PHLX has proposed to eliminate the Market Data Revenue Rebate program, which incentivized participants to increase quoting activity but has seen limited use. The change reflects the exchange's evolving needs amidst a competitive trading environment and aims to streamline operations by reallocating resources more effectively.

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Notice 17 Apr 2025 investment, cash settlement, flex options, trading, etfs, securities exchange

💵Proposed Rule Change for Cash Settlement of FLEX ETF Options

The SEC has published a notice regarding BOX Exchange’s proposal to amend Rule 5055, allowing cash settlement for specific FLEX Equity Options. This aims to accommodate evolving market needs and provide an alternative settlement method, enhancing liquidity and managing investment risks. The rule change underscores the importance of investor flexibility and market transparency.

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Notice 17 Apr 2025 nasdaq, ethereum, trading, options, finance, cryptocurrency

💵Nasdaq Options Rule Change

The Nasdaq Stock Market is proposing to amend its rules to allow options trading on five Ethereum-related trusts. This change aims to align with approvals from other exchanges and establish specific position and exercise limits for these options, fostering a more integrated trading environment for crypto assets.

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Notice 17 Apr 2025 ethereum, securities, trading, options, finance, regulation

📈Cboe Notice on Ethereum Options Trading Regulations

The Cboe Exchange has announced a proposed rule change to allow options trading on Ethereum-based ETFs, including the Grayscale Ethereum Trust and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. This regulatory development aims to enhance investment opportunities and facilitate trading in the cryptocurrency market, promoting market transparency and efficiency while introducing new alternatives for risk management.

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Notice 17 Apr 2025 investment, ethereum, trading, options, cboe, finance, regulation, exchanges

📈Cboe BZX to List Options on Fidelity Ethereum Fund

The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to allow the listing and trading of options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund, expanding options for investors dealing with Ethereum. This move aims to enhance market transparency and facilitate better trading strategies, including hedging opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.

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