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The Cboe Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to allow the listing and trading of index options with a smaller index multiplier of one, known as "micro-options." This change aims to make it easier for retail investors to access the market by providing lower-priced options, reflecting 1/100th of the value of current index options. The micro-options are designed to expand investor choices by allowing more precise hedging strategies, especially for smaller investments. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is inviting public comments on this proposal to evaluate its impact and ensure it aligns with the rules of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its fee schedule for the "Consolidated Audit Trail Funding Fees," setting the new fee rate at $0.000022 per executed equivalent share. This change was filed under Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Exchange has designated the proposal for immediate effectiveness. The SEC is inviting comments from the public on this proposal. Comments can be submitted online or by mail, but they must refer to the specific file number SR-CboeBZX-2024-130 and be sent by January 27, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has allowed the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to change a previous exemption that lets them trade debt securities on NYSE Bonds, even if these aren't registered under the Exchange Act. Previously, the issuer needed to have shares listed on the NYSE, but now these shares can be listed on any national securities exchange. This change aims to reduce regulatory differences and boost competition between exchange-traded and over-the-counter markets for these securities. The decision includes measures to safeguard investors, like ensuring continuous monitoring of the issuers' equity securities that allow their debt securities to trade on the NYSE.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that the Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change. This change aims to align the exchange's rules for listing options with $1 strike prices with those of its affiliate, Cboe Exchange, Inc. The SEC has approved an immediate effect for this rule change, bypassing the usual 30-day waiting period, because it does not raise new regulatory concerns and helps ensure consistent rules across related exchanges. The public is invited to submit comments on this rule change by February 19, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a proposal by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to list and trade shares of the CoinShares XRP ETF under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d). This proposed rule change would allow the exchange to offer a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is designed to track the performance of the digital asset XRP. The ETF aims to provide investors an easy and cost-effective way to gain exposure to XRP without directly investing in the cryptocurrency itself. The SEC is seeking public comments on whether this proposal aligns with the rules and regulations set out by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the fiscal year 2021 adjustments to transaction fee rates under Sections 31(b) and (c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These fee rates are applied based on the total dollar amount of sales of certain securities, either on a national securities exchange or through members of a national securities association. The new fee rate is set at $5.10 per million dollars starting February 25, 2021. This rate aims to cover the SEC’s annual budget of $1,926,162,000, as specified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

The Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to modify its fee schedule for transactions involving stocks priced under $1.00, known as "Sub-Dollar Securities." This change, submitted on December 27, 2024, is intended to take effect immediately and became operational starting December 12, 2024. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change by February 6, 2025. More details on the proposal can be found on both the Exchange’s and SEC’s websites.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has received a proposed rule change filing from Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. The proposal, submitted on December 20, 2024, suggests updating the fee schedule associated with the "Consolidated Audit Trail Funding Fees" to a rate of $0.000022 per executed equivalent share. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments through the SEC's online platform or by mail, with all submissions due by January 27, 2025. The proposal is under the immediate effectiveness category pursuant to certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on the current information collection required by Rule 6h-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This rule involves the listing standards for national securities exchanges and associations trading in security futures products, focusing on preventing price manipulation and coordinating trading halts. Public feedback is sought on the necessity, efficiency, and burden of this information collection, and comments can be submitted by May 12, 2025. This process is part of the SEC's efforts to continue complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

MIAX Sapphire, LLC, an exchange, filed a Minor Rule Violation Plan (MRVP) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This plan allows the exchange to handle minor rule violations internally, imposing fines up to $2,500 without needing formal disciplinary proceedings, provided they report these violations to the Commission quarterly. The Commission approved this plan, stating it supports efficient enforcement while maintaining compliance with important regulations. The MRVP includes certain rule violations that don't warrant formal proceedings, giving MIAX Sapphire flexibility in its enforcement actions.