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Cboe Exchange, Inc. proposes to increase fees for its Legacy Silexx platform versions due to ongoing maintenance as they transition users to newer platform versions. The fee changes involve higher monthly rates for different platform versions; for example, the fee for the Basic version will increase from $500 to $625 per login. These platforms are optional tools for executing trades, and users can switch to other products if they find them more cost-effective. The Securities and Exchange Commission is accepting public comments on this proposal.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has received a proposal from Nasdaq BX to change how they handle the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) starting on January 1, 2025. The change will adjust how fees are collected from different kinds of option transactions to better match the costs of regulation. Specifically, the proposal distinguishes between local and away trades and sets different fees for these categories. Nasdaq BX aims to ensure that these fees do not exceed 88% of the actual regulatory costs, and plans to revert to the previous fee system by July 1, 2025, unless further changes are made.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the VanEck Solana Trust under BZX Rule 14.11(e)(4). This rule pertains to Commodity-Based Trust Shares. The Exchange suggests that Solana (SOL) is resistant to price manipulation and highlights the regulation's aim to create a safer and more transparent investment option for U.S. investors, addressing manipulation concerns and ensuring compliance with the Act. The SEC invites public comments on this proposal before making a decision to approve or disapprove it.

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that MIAX PEARL, LLC submitted a new rule change on February 13, 2025. This change involves adjustments to the fee schedule for their equities trading platform, MIAX Pearl Equities. The modifications include new fees and rebates for trades during early and late trading sessions, altering some rebate programs, and revising fees for trades routed to other exchanges. The SEC is inviting the public to comment on this proposal by March 18, 2025.

Nasdaq Stock Market LLC filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to list and trade shares of the CoinShares Litecoin ETF under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d), which focuses on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. The CoinShares Litecoin ETF will allow investors to gain exposure to Litecoin, a digital currency. The proposal outlines how the ETF will operate, including its investment objective, valuation, and security measures for safeguarding the digital currency. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposed rule change before making a decision to approve or disapprove it.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Solana Fund. This fund will invest in Solana, a type of cryptocurrency, without needing a surveillance-sharing agreement with a market of significant size for monitoring. The proposal aims to offer U.S. investors a transparent and regulated option to invest in Solana, possibly reducing risks like price manipulation and high management fees. The SEC is seeking comments from the public and plans to decide on approval within 90 days.

The Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc. (LTSE) filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to implement new connectivity fees for market participants. Previously, LTSE did not charge for connectivity, but due to the costs incurred from launching a new trading system, it plans to start charging fees effective October 1, 2024. These fees include charges for physical connections and logical connectivity sessions, with certain discounts for Disaster Recovery and Test Environment connections. LTSE believes the fees are fair, non-discriminatory, and generally lower than those charged by other exchanges, aiming to cover a portion of their operational costs while encouraging efficient use of connectivity resources.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice about a rule change proposed by BOX Exchange LLC. This proposal involves amending several rules to allow the listing and trading of options on specific Ethereum-based ETFs, such as the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The goal is to provide investors with a lower-cost, regulated option for exposure to Ethereum. The proposed rule includes measures to prevent market manipulation and protect investors, such as position limits for option contracts.

Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to establish a new fee called the CAT Fee 2025-1, which is set at $0.000022 per executed equivalent share. This fee is related to the costs associated with the Consolidated Audit Trail, which is governed by the National Market System Plan. The proposal was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 20, 2024, and has been designated for immediate effectiveness. The SEC has invited the public to submit comments on this proposal by January 27, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that Cboe EDGX Exchange proposed a new rule to allow the listing and trading of options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. This fund is an Ethereum-backed commodity ETF that provides a way for investors to gain exposure to Ethereum without directly dealing with the digital currency. The proposed rule ensures the fund meets necessary listing and trading standards, including criteria for underlying securities, position limits, and surveillance measures to protect against market manipulation. Additionally, options on this fund can be traded in a regulated environment, providing transparency and efficiency benefits compared to the over-the-counter market.