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The Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt new functionality for processing auction responses. Currently, auction responses can miss out on participating in auctions if there is high message traffic. The proposed change would allow the system to process auction responses for up to 100 milliseconds beyond the end of an auction period to ensure more responses have the chance to be included, which could lead to better pricing for investors. The SEC is seeking comments from the public on this proposed change.

Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to establish a new fee called the CAT Fee 2025-1, which is set at $0.000022 per executed equivalent share. This fee is related to the costs associated with the Consolidated Audit Trail, which is governed by the National Market System Plan. The proposal was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 20, 2024, and has been designated for immediate effectiveness. The SEC has invited the public to submit comments on this proposal by January 27, 2025.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to its fee structure related to a new service involving Dedicated Cores. These Dedicated Cores allow firms to use the full processing power of a CPU core, offering benefits such as reduced latency and improved trading performance. The proposal includes different monthly fees based on the number of cores a firm uses, with up to two cores provided at no cost as an option for all users. This fee structure is designed to be fair, as higher fees are charged to those consuming more resources, and the service is entirely optional and not required for trading on the Exchange.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comments on their request to extend the existing information collection related to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (Regulation E). This rule ensures that consumers receive clear information about electronic fund transfers and their rights. People have until May 9, 2025, to share their opinions. This effort is meant to evaluate whether the information collection is necessary and how it can be improved while minimizing the burden on respondents.

Nasdaq ISE, LLC filed a proposed rule with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would allow it to list and trade options on the iShares Ethereum Trust. Initially published for comment on August 12, 2024, the SEC received feedback on the proposal. Due to the complexity of the issues raised, the SEC has extended the decision period by 60 days, setting a new deadline of April 9, 2025, to approve or disapprove the rule change. This extension ensures the SEC has enough time to thoroughly evaluate the proposed changes and the feedback received.

Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend its fee schedule, focusing on handling billing errors and disputes. The proposed change would make all fees and rebates final after three months, aiming to encourage timely review of invoices by members and non-members. The proposed rule also requires any fee disputes to be submitted in writing with supporting documentation within this period. The Exchange believes that these changes will reduce administrative burdens and create a fair, consistent policy for resolving billing issues.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that the Investors Exchange LLC submitted a proposed rule change to establish new fees for 2025 to cover costs related to the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). This proposal includes a fee called CAT Fee 2025-1 set at $0.000022 per executed equivalent share, which is expected to be effective for six months and aims to recover half of the budgeted costs for 2025. The public is invited to submit comments on the proposal by January 29, 2025.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to update the definitions of “class” and “series” in its Nasdaq Options Market LLC rules. This change is intended to align these terms with those used by affiliated exchanges. The proposal was filed on December 20, 2024, and has been designated for immediate effectiveness. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal, which can be done electronically or by paper, until January 29, 2025.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has updated the cap on average total assets that determines if a Federal Home Loan Bank member qualifies as a "community financial institution" (CFI) to $1,239,000,000. This adjustment is based on the 1.2% increase in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) from November 2019 to November 2020, as published by the Department of Labor. The changes took effect on January 1, 2021. The aim of the adjustment is to reflect inflation and ensure that the cap is in line with current economic conditions.

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to increase the monthly fees for their 10 Gb physical ports. This proposal was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and has been designated for immediate effect. The SEC is now inviting public comments on whether this fee increase aligns with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Interested parties can submit their thoughts electronically or by mail by March 19, 2025.