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The Securities and Exchange Commission has received a proposal from Nasdaq PHLX LLC to allow FLEX Trading in options for the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). This would enable these options to trade as both cash-settled and physically settled, with a consolidated limit of 25,000 contracts, which aims to prevent market manipulation and protect investors. The proposal is intended to broaden the range of available trading products and better manage investment risks in bitcoin-related products. Public comments are invited on whether this proposal aligns with the Securities Exchange Act's standards.

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to change its rules to allow listing options on certain Bitcoin ETFs, such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust and the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. The primary goal is to give investors a way to trade options tied to Bitcoin prices through a regulated exchange, which can be more transparent and secure than over-the-counter markets. These options will have a position limit of 25,000 contracts to prevent market manipulation, and the proposal includes provisions for initial and continued listing standards. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a policy statement introducing the Compliance Assistance Sandbox (CAS) program. This initiative aims to facilitate innovation while ensuring ethical standards, transparency, and competition in consumer financial markets. The CAS program offers companies "Approvals" that provide a safe harbor under federal consumer financial laws if they comply with specified terms. To receive these Approvals, companies must demonstrate that their products solve unmet consumer needs and adhere to strict conditions to prevent market manipulation and maintain fairness.

The NYSE American LLC has filed a proposed rule with the Securities and Exchange Commission to list and trade options on the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF and the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. These funds, referred to as Ether Funds, aim to reflect the performance of ether, providing investors with a way to engage in the ether market without handling the cryptocurrency directly. The proposed rule change suggests setting position and exercise limits at 25,000 contracts for these options, similar to limits for bitcoin-related options, to help prevent market manipulation. The proposed rule has already been approved for similar listings by other exchanges like Nasdaq ISE and Cboe.

MIAX Sapphire, LLC proposed a rule change to amend its Exchange Rule 402, allowing the listing and trading of options on two bitcoin-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs): the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund and the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. The change is in response to similar approvals by other exchanges like Cboe and aims to provide investors with a cost-effective alternative for trading bitcoin-related products in a regulated environment. The proposal includes specific listing standards and surveillance measures to ensure fair trading and prevent manipulation, and it will operate under existing rules already applied to other ETFs.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering whether to approve or deny a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, allowing the listing and trading of shares for the COtwo Advisors Physical European Carbon Allowance Trust. This newly proposed exchange-traded product is designed to reflect the performance of EU carbon emission allowances, offering investors a way to engage in the carbon market without directly holding carbon credits. Key considerations involve the detection and prevention of potential market manipulation and ensuring adequate investor protections by determining whether ICE Endex acts as a significant market for these trades. The SEC is seeking public comments to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the proposed rules in preventing fraud, manipulating acts, and protecting investors.

BOX Exchange LLC has proposed a rule change to amend several of its rules to enable the listing and trading of options on the iShares Ethereum Trust. This proposal includes modifications to listing criteria, position limits, and the mechanism for how these options will be traded. The exchange believes options on this trust provide investors with a more accessible and cost-effective way to invest in Ethereum, which is a popular cryptocurrency. The proposed rule changes are designed to prevent market manipulation while enhancing transparency and efficiency in trading these options.