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On February 10, 2025, NYSE Arca, Inc. submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Cardano Trust (ADA) under the exchange's commodity-based trust regulations. This proposal, updated by a second amendment on February 20, 2025, outlines the purpose and operation of the trust, emphasizing the roles of entities like Grayscale Investments and Coinbase Custody. The Cardano Trust functions by holding Cardano (ADA) digital assets and is designed as a cost-effective way for investors to gain exposure to ADA without holding the asset directly. The proposal includes details on the Cardano network, the trust's operation, rules for creating and redeeming trust shares, and the security protocols for storing digital asset keys.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a proposed rule change from NYSE Arca, Inc. to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Dogecoin Trust. This trust aims to offer a simpler way for people to invest in Dogecoin through trading shares, without directly dealing with the cryptocurrency. The process ensures transparency by using a dependable pricing index and includes several safety measures to prevent fraud and manipulation. The SEC has invited public feedback on this proposal to help decide if it should be approved.

On January 30, 2025, NYSE Arca, Inc. proposed a rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the Grayscale XRP Trust as a commodity-based trust share on the NYSE Arca. The Trust's main goal is to offer investors a way to gain investment exposure to XRP, a digital asset, on a regulated exchange. The Trust operates without active management and holds XRP, allowing investors to avoid the complexities of purchasing and securing XRP directly. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal and will decide whether to approve it within 45 to 90 days.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to extend and modify a currently approved information collection related to crash data studies. These studies include the Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS) and Special Crash Investigation (SCI), aimed at enhancing motor vehicle and highway safety data collection. NHTSA intends to increase the number of data collection sites and expand its focus to include more types of crashes, such as those involving non-motorists and large vehicles. The agency estimates the total annual burden for respondents to be 17,521 hours, with no associated costs beyond labor.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has proposed a rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust. This proposal will allow "in-kind" transfers of bitcoin, alongside the existing cash process, in the trust's creation and redemption of shares. The change aims to enhance efficiency by letting specific participants source bitcoin themselves, which may reduce the trust's market impact and benefit investors. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced its intention to extend the information collection requirements related to the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures for another three years without changes. This extension is aimed at helping employers comply with federal equal employment opportunity laws by ensuring they collect and retain data on job applicants' gender, race, and ethnicity. The information is crucial for identifying and addressing any barriers to equal employment opportunities. Comments on this notice are invited until February 5, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission received a proposed rule change from the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to list and trade shares of the Franklin Solana ETF. This ETF will allow investors to invest in Solana, a type of digital cryptocurrency, on a regulated exchange. The proposal argues that the Solana market is large and diverse enough to prevent price manipulation, similar to how Bitcoin and Ether have been treated. The ETF aims to provide a safer, more transparent option for investors interested in Solana, reducing risks associated with price volatility and high management fees found in less regulated markets.

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 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing a temporary waiver under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) that would allow the use of domestically assembled solar modules for certain federally funded projects, as fully BABA-compliant solar modules are currently not available in sufficient quantities. The waiver aims to consolidate waivers for multiple projects, reduce paperwork, and support the growth of domestic solar manufacturing. This proposal supports creating a supply chain for American-made solar products and promoting the benefits for communities receiving HUD assistance. HUD is inviting public comments on this proposed waiver, which would be effective until December 31, 2025, with installation by June 30, 2026.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to improve the review process for new chemicals. These changes match the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act updates from 2016, aiming to make the process more efficient and clear. Significant adjustments include requiring more detailed information from those submitting new chemical notices, extending requirements for exceptions known as "low volume" and "low release and exposure" to certain chemicals, and ensuring all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) go through a full review. The modifications seek to enhance EPA's ability to assess and manage chemical risks to health and the environment.