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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 Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a notice about a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. This rule aims to replace the Discretionary Pegged Order with a new order type called the Selective Midpoint Order (SeMi Order). The SeMi Order will use a machine-learning model to improve price protection during volatile market conditions. This proposed change seeks to enhance the flexibility and functionality of trading strategies for market participants while maintaining fair and open market practices.

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has announced a proposed rule change to increase the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical port connections from $7,500 to $8,500. The increase is intended to keep the fees in line with inflation and the costs the exchange incurs to maintain and improve its technology and services. This fee applies uniformly to all market participants who use these high-capacity connections, and it remains lower than similar fees charged by other exchanges. The change is justified by enhancements made to the exchange's services, which have benefited users by improving the capacity and speed of data processing.

The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its fee schedule related to logical port fees. The changes involve increasing the monthly fees for various types of ports, including logical ports, spin ports, and bulk quoting ports. The Exchange believes the fee adjustments align with those of similar exchanges and will help improve its market technology and services without burdening competition. The proposal is open for public comments on the SEC's website until April 21, 2025.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has established a new rule that requires certain commitments and conditions for companies seeking to have an industrial bank or industrial loan company as a subsidiary without being subject to consolidated supervision by the Federal Reserve Board. This rule aims to ensure that these firms, referred to as "Covered Companies," engage in yearly reporting, permit FDIC examinations, and uphold capital and liquidity standards for their industrial bank subsidiaries. These measures are expected to mitigate risks to the Deposit Insurance Fund and maintain the safety and soundness of these financial institutions. The rule also includes a requirement for contingency plans in certain situations to handle financial or operational stress without resorting to bankruptcy or government receivership.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a proposed rule change to increase the fees for their Specialized Quote Feed (SQF) Ports and SQF Purge Ports by 10%. These ports are used by Market Makers to send quotes to the exchange, and the increase aims to adjust for inflation and maintain the quality and security of the exchange's technology. Nasdaq cites investments in technology upgrades as a reason for the fee increase, which intends to better align pricing with improvements in service quality. The new fees will be effective from January 1, 2025, and the SEC is seeking public comments on this proposed rule change.

In a proposed rule change, Nasdaq BX, Inc. seeks to adjust the intervals between strikes for Short Term Options Series (STOS) contracts that have expiration dates more than twenty-one days from their listing date. This change aims to create a more efficient market by reducing the number of strikes for less frequently traded options, refining them based on customer demand and the stock's price. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved this proposal, as it aligns with regulations designed to improve market operations and protect investors. Public comments generally supported the proposal, with some suggestions for simplifying its implementation.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting an extension of approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a rule relating to money market funds. This rule, called Rule 22e-3, permits these funds to suspend redemptions temporarily to allow for an orderly liquidation. According to the SEC, the process of notifying them about such suspensions has a minimal time requirement, estimated at one hour annually at a cost of $511. Public comments on this request are encouraged and should be submitted by April 3, 2025.

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to increase the entry fee for exchange-traded products (ETPs) to $10,000 per ETP. This proposed change was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is designated for immediate effectiveness. The SEC is seeking comments from the public on whether this rule change is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Interested parties can submit their comments online or by mail before March 21, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a proposed rule change from MIAX PEARL, LLC, to allow trading options on three Ethereum-related funds: the Grayscale Ethereum Trust, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF. This proposal comes as a response to similar competitive offerings approved by the NYSE American. MIAX Pearl argues that these changes will offer investors a lower-cost tool for managing risks and gaining exposure to Ethereum prices. The SEC aims to ensure this new trading option is in line with its rules designed to prevent fraud and maintain fair trading practices.