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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that LCH SA, a clearing agency, has proposed changes to its CDSClear fee grid for commercial air conditioning and heating equipment. The adjustments include increasing the annual fixed fee for General Members and altering fees for both General and Select Members under different conditions. Additionally, LCH SA introduces new fee structures for Options clearing services, aiming to make options clearing more attractive and equitable for all parties involved. The SEC invites comments from the public on these proposed changes.

The document is a notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission about the Cboe BZX Exchange's proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. This ETF is part of the Franklin Crypto Trust and will include both bitcoin and ether. The notice outlines the proposed rule change, its purpose, and the safeguards in place to prevent fraud and manipulation. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by January 16, 2025.

The NYSE American LLC has proposed a change to amend Rule 915 to allow options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This change is to ensure that all new options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares can be listed and traded on the Exchange the same way as other exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The proposed rule aims to enhance competition by enabling more investment choices and opportunities, benefiting market participants by allowing the Exchange to list options more quickly without needing additional approvals. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on this proposal.

The New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) has proposed a rule change to its pricing structure aimed at increasing the liquidity of trades. The proposal introduces a new "Step Up Adding Tier 5" which provides incentives for members who increase their trade volumes on the Exchange. The exchange also plans to modify the existing "Incremental SLP Step Up Tier" to make it easier for Supplemental Liquidity Providers (SLPs) to qualify for credits, potentially benefiting more participants. The changes are designed to attract more trades to the NYSE, improve market quality, and do not present unfair advantages to any specific group of market participants.

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.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC has proposed a rule change to its Customer Rebate Program, seeking approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The change involves paying only the higher rebate to a member when they qualify for two different rebate incentives in the same month, rather than providing both. This amendment is intended to simplify the rebate structure while still motivating members to engage with customer orders. The proposal aims to ensure equitable and fair rebates among members, without imposing any undue burden on market competition.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change submitted by NYSE Arca, Inc. This change involves updating the fee schedule by eliminating charges and credits related to Self Trade Prevention Modifiers and Market Data Revenue Sharing Credits, as both have become obsolete. The proposal is intended to streamline the fee schedule for clarity and does not introduce any new fees. The SEC invites public comments on this proposal, encouraging interested individuals to submit their opinions by February 16, 2021.

NYSE Arca has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend Rule 5.3-O. This amendment aims to permit the listing and trading of options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. These shares represent interests in trusts that hold specified commodities. The change is expected to enhance market competitiveness by allowing options on these Commodity-Based Trust Shares to be listed and traded more efficiently, without needing separate approvals from the SEC, thereby benefiting investors with quicker and transparent access to these investment options.

The NYSE American LLC has filed a proposed rule with the Securities and Exchange Commission to list and trade options on the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF and the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. These funds, referred to as Ether Funds, aim to reflect the performance of ether, providing investors with a way to engage in the ether market without handling the cryptocurrency directly. The proposed rule change suggests setting position and exercise limits at 25,000 contracts for these options, similar to limits for bitcoin-related options, to help prevent market manipulation. The proposed rule has already been approved for similar listings by other exchanges like Nasdaq ISE and Cboe.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has been notified by Cboe Exchange, Inc. about a proposed rule change to allow the listing of options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This change aims to make listing these options more efficient and competitive, aligning them with existing rules for other ETFs without needing additional approvals. The proposal is part of ongoing efforts by options exchanges to expand trading opportunities and improve market competition, which can result in better investment options for the public. Comments from the public are invited, with a deadline mentioned for submissions.