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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.

The Miami International Securities Exchange LLC submitted a proposal to amend its fee schedule, specifically to increase the network connectivity fees for its 10-gigabit ultra-low latency fiber connections from $9,300 to $10,000 per month for both member and non-member users. This increase is intended to cover the exchange's growing costs and ensure the fees are fair and reasonable, reflecting the resources consumed by users of the higher bandwidth connections. The exchange argues that the proposed fees comply with U.S. securities law, are equitably allocated, and do not impose an unfair burden on competition.

The Department of Homeland Security has introduced an Interim Final Rule (IFR) mandating a new registration process for aliens under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This rule advises aliens who have not registered to use form G-325R on myUSCIS to comply with the law. The IFR also outlines penalties for non-compliance, such as fines up to $5,000 and potential imprisonment. The rule includes provisions for public comments and considerations for implementing a $30 fee for biometric services, though there's no fee for now.

This document from the Securities and Exchange Commission outlines a proposed rule change by MIAX PEARL, LLC regarding its fee schedule for network connectivity. MIAX PEARL plans to raise the monthly network connectivity fees for its 10 gigabit ultra-low latency (ULL) connections from $9,300 to $10,000 for both members and non-members. The Exchange argues that these fees are necessary to cover the costs of maintaining its network infrastructure and that the change is reasonable and fair. The SEC is seeking comments on this proposal to ensure transparency and fairness in the setting of fees.

On January 24, 2025, NYSE Arca filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Solana Trust, which deals with Solana cryptocurrency, under specific trading rules. This proposal aims to institute a new way for people to securely invest in Solana via a regulated exchange. The Grayscale Solana Trust, governed by a sponsor and custodian, is structured to prevent fraud and ensure fair pricing. The SEC is currently reviewing the proposal and seeking public comments to evaluate its compliance with regulations designed to protect investors and maintain market integrity.

In December 2024, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a proclamation to establish the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument in Pennsylvania. This monument commemorates the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, the first Federal off-reservation boarding school for Native children, notorious for its role in forcibly assimilating Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children. The proclamation acknowledges the historical trauma inflicted by the Federal Indian boarding school system and aims to promote healing and reconciliation by preserving the site's history. The monument will be managed jointly by the National Park Service and the U.S. Army, with a focus on ensuring that the story incorporates Tribal perspectives and acknowledges the resilience of Indigenous communities.

The Department of the Interior is changing its rules for buying land around reservoir areas. This new rule lets them use different kinds of ownership, like easements, instead of buying the land completely, especially for older reservoirs built before 1962. The rule aims to save money, reduce project completion time, and decrease conflicts with landowners. If there are no strong objections by March 17, 2025, the rule will take effect on April 16, 2025.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new rule regarding emissions from mercury cell chlor-alkali plants. This proposal aims to address standards for mercury and chlorine emissions to ensure they do not pose an unacceptable risk to public health or the environment. The EPA suggests that current practices at the one remaining operating facility sufficiently minimize emissions through monitoring and work procedures, but is also soliciting comments on technological advances and more stringent measures, like prohibiting mercury use altogether. Additionally, changes are proposed for record-keeping, electronic reporting, and ensuring emissions controls are effective during startup and shutdown periods. Public input is requested to ensure standards are protective and realistic.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating an existing system of records, named Federal Advisory Committee/Subgroup Member, Subscriber/Registrant, and Guest Speaker Records. This update includes adding records about guest speakers at advisory committee meetings and changing the system's name. New routine uses for the records have been established, such as sharing limited information about guest speakers’ qualifications and financial interests. The update aims to enhance transparency and ensure compliance with federal advisory committee regulations. Comments on the new and revised policies are invited until January 27, 2025.

The Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program has been established by the Farm Service Agency, under the Department of Agriculture, to assist farmers who experienced eligible crop quality losses due to natural disasters like hurricanes, droughts, and floods in 2018 and 2019. Additionally, the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) has been updated to include excessive moisture and droughts from that same period as qualifying disasters. The final rule aligns with the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, ensuring appropriate disaster relief support is provided and clarifying sugar beet eligibility for compensation. Farmers must provide documentation by March 19, 2021, and comments on this rule are open until March 8, 2021.