The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. This increase is intended to help maintain and improve market technology and services. The Exchange argues that the price adjustment is in line with competitors and justified by inflation since the last fee change in 2018. The SEC is soliciting comments from the public on this proposed rule change.
Simple Explanation
The Cboe EDGX Exchange wants to charge more money each month for using certain high-speed internet connections, going from $7,500 to $8,500, because things have gotten more expensive since 2018 and this will help them keep their technology strong. They want people to tell them what they think about this idea.