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The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a new rule change that would allow the VanEck Bitcoin Trust and the VanEck Ethereum Trust to engage in in-kind creation and redemptions. This means that authorized participants could create or redeem shares using bitcoin or ether directly, instead of cash. The goal is to improve efficiency and reduce the impact on the market by allowing these transactions to occur with the underlying cryptocurrency rather than cash. The proposed change is being reviewed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is seeking public comments before making a decision.

The Postal Service has announced that it plans to file a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to include a new domestic shipping services contract, known as Contract 858, to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements. This contract will be added to the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. The official notice date for this action is December 17, 2024, and more details can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website under Docket Nos. MC2025-571 and K2025-569.

The Postal Service has announced that it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements. This contract involves Parcel Select and Parcel Return Service, and it aims to be included in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. The notice indicates that relevant documents can be accessed on the Commission's website.

Nasdaq ISE, LLC, submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its rules for listing options on commodity-based trust units. The SEC is extending the initial 45-day review period to May 27, 2025, in order to have more time to evaluate the proposal. This means the SEC will decide by that date whether to approve or reject the rule change, or start a process to determine if they should reject it.

MIAX Sapphire, LLC has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow options trading on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. This proposal aims to amend Exchange Rule 402, so that this fund can be listed and traded similar to other exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold commodities. The change is designed to let investors hedge against price changes in Ethereum effectively through a regulated market, rather than engaging in unregulated over-the-counter options markets. The SEC is inviting public comments on the proposal.

NYSE Arca, Inc. submitted a request to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Solana Trust. They made an amendment to their proposal, and as a result, the SEC is extending its review period due to the complexity of the issues involved. The new deadline for the SEC to make a decision on whether to approve or disapprove the proposal is set for May 13, 2025. This extension will allow the SEC additional time to consider the details of the proposed changes.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a proposed rule change from Cboe Exchange, Inc. to allow trading of flexible exchange options on full-value indexes with a contract multiplier of one. This rule change was initially filed on June 30, 2020, and published for public comment on July 20, 2020. The SEC now has until March 17, 2021, to decide whether to approve or disapprove the rule change after extending the typical decision-making period to account for revisions made through Amendment No. 1. The extension allows the SEC more time to thoroughly review and consider the modifications.

The Investors Exchange LLC has proposed a new rule regarding the pricing of transactions for securities priced under $1.00. The proposed changes include offering a rebate of 0.15% for orders adding liquidity and raising the fee to 0.15% for orders removing liquidity. These changes are set to be effective immediately and operational by January 1, 2025. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting public comments on these proposed changes until January 29, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Nasdaq PHLX LLC has proposed a new rule to allow the listing and trading of options based on 1/100th of the Nasdaq-100 Index, known as Nasdaq 100 Micro Index Options (XND). These micro options are designed to offer more affordable opportunities for retail investors interested in trading options on the Nasdaq-100 Index. Similar to existing options, XND options will be European-style and cash-settled, but will require less capital, making them more accessible. The SEC is soliciting public comments on this proposed rule change before making a final decision.

The Postal Service has submitted a request to the Postal Regulatory Commission. They want to add a new contract for domestic shipping services to the Competitive Products List, which is part of the Mail Classification Schedule. This is according to their actions on January 8, 2025, and the details can be found on the PRC website under specific docket numbers. For further details, Sean Robinson can be contacted at the provided phone number.