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The Securities and Exchange Commission gave notice of the Cboe Exchange's proposed rule change, allowing for listing and trading options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The proposal seeks to amend existing rules to facilitate these options trades, adding a position limit of 25,000 contracts per Ethereum Fund option. The Cboe Exchange argues that trading options on these funds will provide investors a cost-effective and transparent way to gain exposure to Ethereum without directly handling the cryptocurrency. The SEC is inviting public comments on this notice and has waived the typical 30-day waiting period, allowing the rule to take immediate effect.

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.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a rule change proposed by NYSE American LLC. The exchange aims to modify its Options Fee Schedule by increasing the manual transaction fee for Specialists and e-Specialists from $0.30 to $0.50 per contract. Additionally, the exchange plans to remove outdated text about the Options Regulatory Fee and the NYSE FANG+ Index. The proposed changes are set to take immediate effect on March 7, 2025, and the public is invited to submit comments on the proposal until April 4, 2025.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on an information collection process related to a financial exemption that allows employee benefit plans to invest in mutual funds under specific conditions. This exemption requires banks or plan advisers to disclose details to independent fiduciaries before any asset transfers and provide regular updates afterward. Comments are being solicited on several aspects, including the need and practicality of the information collection, accuracy in estimating the associated burdens, and suggestions for improving the process. The Department seeks to maintain authorization for this collection for three years, during which it remains subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection initiative. This initiative involves gathering applicants' social media identifiers to enhance identity verification and national security screening as directed by Executive Order 14161. The public can submit comments on this proposal within the 60-day period ending on May 5, 2025, through the regulations.gov website. The initiative estimates a total of approximately 285,999 hours of public burden, yet no additional costs are anticipated for respondents beyond current requirements.

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is seeking public input on its plan to extend a 3-year information collection effort called the "Annual Tank Car Survey". This survey aims to gather data on tank car facilities capable of modifying or building tank cars to meet new safety specifications outlined in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. The information collected will help the Department of Transportation estimate the number of tank cars that will be updated or constructed to these safer standards. Individuals have until March 12, 2021, to submit their comments to BTS, with details on how to do so provided in the notice.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection called FERC-725D, which pertains to reliability standards for facilities design, connections, and maintenance. This involves transferring specific standards (FAC-003-5 and FAC-008-5) into FERC-725D to better manage vegetation around transmission lines and ensure reliable facility ratings. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and methods to improve or reduce the burden of this information collection, with comments due by March 28, 2025.

The Department of Commerce has started an investigation to assess the national security impact of importing processed critical minerals and their related products. This was initiated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. They are looking for public feedback and have asked interested parties to submit comments by May 16, 2025. The investigation is focused on understanding various aspects such as import sources, market manipulation, demand, supply chain risks, and the processing capabilities in the U.S.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc. that would allow the creation of "future-option orders," combining futures and options in a single order. This change aims to simplify investing strategies involving both options and futures while reducing execution risks. However, the SEC is considering the implications, particularly concerning risk management measures and jurisdictional matters. Comments from the public are invited to assist in the decision on whether to approve or disapprove the proposal.

NYSE American LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to set up fees for industry members linked to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) costs for 2025. The fee, known as CAT Fee 2025-1, will be $0.000022 per executed equivalent share and will replace the existing higher fee. These fees aim to cover about half of the planned CAT costs for the year. The proposal is available on the SEC website, and comments from the public are invited.