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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received a proposed rule change from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to list and trade shares of the Canary Litecoin ETF. This ETF will be based on Coinbase's Litecoin futures and will operate under Nasdaq's Rule 5711(d) for Commodity-Based Trust Shares. The Trust will use CoinDesk's Litecoin Price Index to calculate the net asset value of the ETF, although it will not utilize a surveillance-sharing agreement with a large regulated market. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal before making a decision on approval.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for comments on the information they collect under certain crowdfunding rules. These rules require funding portals to submit various forms and documents for transparency, including registration forms, amendments, and records maintenance. The SEC estimates this process costs the industry about $618,293 yearly and takes around 36,315 hours. This request for public comments is part of an effort to renew approval for these procedures from the Office of Management and Budget.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the application of 24X National Exchange LLC to register as a national securities exchange. 24X plans to operate an automated trading platform for trading listed stocks during extended hours, including overnight sessions on weekdays. The exchange will be supported by technology from MEMX Technologies and will use FINRA for certain regulatory functions. To protect investors, 24X must join several national market system plans and implement enhancements like customer risk disclosures before commencing operations.

The Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend its fee schedule, specifically regarding the use of Dedicated Cores. Dedicated Cores offer users full CPU processing power, which can improve trading performance, and are available on a voluntary basis. The Exchange plans to charge progressively higher fees based on the number of Dedicated Cores a user purchases beyond the initial two, which are free. The proposal also increases the overall cap on the number of Dedicated Cores a member can have to better meet demand while maintaining fairness in allocation due to physical space constraints.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its rules regarding the trading of unlisted debt securities on the NYSE Bonds platform. The change will allow more securities to be traded and aligns with previous exemptions while also expanding the eligible issuers from only those listed on the NYSE to any national securities exchange. This proposal is in response to a recent SEC Order and is intended to increase investor options and enhance competition among trading platforms. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change.

MIAX PEARL, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission to change its fee schedule for trading equity securities on its exchange platform. The proposed changes aim to introduce several fees, including connectivity fees, port fees, technical support request fees, and historical market data fees. The exchange argues that these fees are necessary to recover some of the costs associated with providing and maintaining their trading infrastructure and to ensure fair and equitable access for all users. The SEC is seeking comments on this proposal from interested parties to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a proposal from NYSE Arca, Inc., to list and trade shares of a new exchange-traded fund (ETF), which will hold bitcoin and ether, the two most popular cryptocurrencies. Known as the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, this fund aims to reflect the value of bitcoin and ether based on daily price benchmarks, with the goal of giving investors exposure to these cryptocurrencies without directly owning them. The SEC invites public comments on this proposal as part of its evaluation process.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget for the collection of information through Form N-6F. This form is used by companies to notify the SEC of their intention to register as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The SEC estimates that about four companies file this form each year, with each filing taking approximately 0.5 hours to complete, resulting in a total cost of $736 to the industry annually. The information provided on Form N-6F is mandatory and not confidential, and the public can view related documents on the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) has proposed a new rule to create an options trading facility called "IEX Options." This facility will be a fully automated system designed to trade options contracts, similar to other options exchanges. The plan includes implementing guidelines to protect Market Makers from risks, like the execution of outdated quotes, and to ensure fair trading practices. IEX will also adopt certain rules from other exchanges to maintain fairness and efficiency in the options market. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting public feedback on this proposal.

NYSE Arca, Inc. has proposed a rule change to allow for the listing and trading of shares of the Grayscale Litecoin Trust under its new rule, 8.201-E, which covers Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This proposal aims to turn the Grayscale Litecoin Trust into an exchange-traded product, making it easier for investors to gain exposure to Litecoin (LTC) on a regulated exchange. The Trust currently holds about $215.4 million worth of LTC and is the largest LTC investment fund, which allows investors to engage without directly purchasing the cryptocurrency. The Securities and Exchange Commission is soliciting public feedback on the proposed rule change.