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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposed rule change from Cboe Exchange, Inc.. This rule change seeks to introduce Qualified Contingent Cross Orders for FLEX option trading. The SEC has extended its deadline to make a decision on whether to approve or disapprove the proposal until April 17, 2021. This extension allows the SEC more time to consider the proposal in detail, particularly after Cboe Exchange submitted two amendments modifying the original rule change.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a public meeting of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) on February 23, 2021. This meeting, conducted via teleconference, will focus on reports from MRAC's subcommittees and discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion in financial markets. Members of the public can listen to the meeting by phone and submit comments online through the CFTC website. Submissions related to the meeting will also be made available on the CFTC's website.

The Treasury Department announced a meeting of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, scheduled for February 2, 2021, via conference call. During this closed meeting, the Treasury will seek advice from the committee on issues related to the economy, financial markets, and debt management. The meeting is closed to the public to allow for open and frank discussions, and premature disclosure could lead to financial speculation. Fred Pietrangeli, the Director for the Office of Debt Management, can be contacted for more information.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received a proposed rule change from MIAX Sapphire, LLC. This rule change aims to allow the listing and trading of options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares, which are financial products that represent interests in a trust holding commodities like gold, silver, or cryptocurrencies. The proposal is similar to filings by other exchanges, and the SEC is now inviting public comments on it. If approved, this change could make it easier and faster for these options to become available on the market, offering investors new ways to manage risks associated with commodities.

On February 4, 2025, Nasdaq PHLX LLC filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options, which will track the price of bitcoin using the CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index. These options will be cash-settled and follow European-style exercise rules, allowing investors to receive U.S. dollars based on the difference between the current bitcoin spot market price and the option's exercise price. The proposal aims to offer investors a new, flexible way to manage their investments related to bitcoin, and it will be subject to existing Exchange trading rules, including surveillance measures to prevent fraudulent activities. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal before making a decision.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a rule change proposed by the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to allow the generic listing and trading of multi-class ETF shares. This proposal was submitted on November 8, 2024, and made available for public comment on November 25, 2024. Usually, the Commission has 45 days to act on such proposals, but they have decided to extend this period to ensure they have enough time to review and address any issues. The new deadline for the Commission's decision is now set for February 23, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a proposal from NYSE Arca, Inc., to list and trade shares of a new exchange-traded fund (ETF), which will hold bitcoin and ether, the two most popular cryptocurrencies. Known as the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, this fund aims to reflect the value of bitcoin and ether based on daily price benchmarks, with the goal of giving investors exposure to these cryptocurrencies without directly owning them. The SEC invites public comments on this proposal as part of its evaluation process.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has announced a proposal to extend the Senior Financial Officer Surveys for three more years without changes. This data collection helps the Board gather information on financial markets and services from large banks. They are seeking public feedback on whether this information collection is necessary, its burden on respondents, and possible improvements. The feedback will help the Board decide if any modifications to the proposal are needed.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. proposed changes to extend their Early Trading Session hours. The new hours will be from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, extending from the previous start time of 7:00 a.m. They also plan to allow orders to be accepted from 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., providing users more time to enter their orders for the early session. This change aims to provide traders with more opportunities to access liquidity early in the day, in line with similar sessions on other exchanges.

Nasdaq BX, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to increase its fees for ports used in the BX Options 7, Section 3, specifically for the Specialized Quote Feed (SQF) and SQF Purge Ports. The change will take effect immediately as of December 20, 2024, but the new pricing will be officially operative starting January 1, 2025. The SEC invites the public to submit comments regarding whether this proposed rule is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All the relevant documents and details about the change are available on both the Nasdaq and SEC websites.