The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) has finalized a rule that allows the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) record keeper to calculate gains and losses on small contributions and loan payments, even if they are less than $1.00. This change updates a previous rule that did not account for these small amounts due to past limitations, which are now considered obsolete. The rule affects federal employees and members of the uniformed services involved in the TSP and ensures accurate financial records for all contributions, regardless of size. No significant economic impact on small entities is expected, and no additional reporting requirements are introduced.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is conducting a new study on bathtub slip resistance to help develop safety standards for bathtubs and showers. This study aims to evaluate how slippery different bathtub surfaces are and will be conducted by Arizona State University in Phoenix. Participants will be monitored for how safely they can step in and out of wet and dry bathtub surfaces. The information gathered will be used to work on replacing an outdated safety standard for bathing surfaces, and participants will be compensated $100 for their time.

WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon six natural gas storage wells and over 4 miles of related pipeline facilities in Montana. The objective is to limit integrity risks, aligning with safety guidelines. The public is invited to participate in the review process by submitting protests, comments, or motions to intervene by June 9, 2025. Interested parties can access the full document and get assistance through the Commission's website.

NYSE Arca, Inc. has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its "NYSE Arca Equities Fees and Charges" schedule. The amendment introduces a routing fee for the "Midpoint Ping" strategy, which allows market participants to route orders to other exchanges within the NYSE Group to access midpoint liquidity. The fee will be $0.0030 per share for securities priced at or above $1.00, or 0.30% of the dollar value for those priced below $1.00. The rule change is now effective, and the SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal until May 7, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a proposed rule change to allow Nasdaq to list and trade shares from the Grayscale Avalanche Trust (AVAX) under its rules for Commodity-Based Trust Shares. These shares will let investors indirectly invest in AVAX, a cryptocurrency from the Avalanche Network, similar to how they might invest in other commodities like gold. The Trust will not be actively managed, and the value of its shares will reflect the value of the AVAX it holds, minus associated expenses. The proposal also includes measures to prevent fraud and manipulation, despite AVAX's market not being primarily regulated.