The Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Interior Department announced amendments to the Pueblo of Santa Clara Liquor Code, which were adopted by the Tribal Council on December 13, 2024. These amendments aim to regulate the introduction, sale, and consumption of alcohol within Santa Clara Indian Lands to promote economic and social goals while protecting public health, safety, and welfare. The updated Liquor Code outlines various regulations, such as types of licenses, selling hours, and prohibitions against selling alcohol to individuals under the legal drinking age. Additionally, a percentage of alcohol sales revenue will fund programs for alcoholism prevention and treatment. The changes will officially take effect on April 17, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a proposed rule change filed by NYSE Arca, Inc. This change allows the listing and trading of options on the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF and the Fidelity Ethereum Fund, which are both related to Ethereum, a cryptocurrency. The move is intended to offer investors more ways to trade and hedge against Ethereum price changes, and the options will be traded under strict guidelines to ensure market stability and investor protection. The SEC is inviting public comments on these proposed changes.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by The Depository Trust Company (DTC) related to money market instruments. DTC aims to streamline the securities eligibility process by moving the processing of money market instruments to a more modern system, updating rules, consolidating provisions, and reducing paperwork requirements. The proposed changes are meant to make the process more efficient, simplifying the requirements for participants and issuers. This proposal is designed to enhance the overall processing and settlement of securities transactions.

MIAX Sapphire, LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow trading options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. These funds, also called Ether Funds, allow investors to track ether's performance without dealing with the complexities of ether delivery. Options on Ether Funds will be physically settled and subject to specific trading rules. The rule change aims to offer investors a lower-cost tool to manage investments linked to ether and promote trading transparency.

In a notice published by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the MIAX PEARL, LLC proposed a change to its rules to allow the listing and trading of options on the iShares Ethereum Trust. This change is intended to give investors a more cost-effective way to invest in Ether, a type of cryptocurrency, without directly owning it. The rule change aligns with similar approvals from other exchanges and aims to enhance the tools available to investors for managing their investment portfolios. The proposal has been filed to encourage comments from the public and does not impose significant burdens on competition or investor protection.