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The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice about a proposed rule change by the Cboe EDGA Exchange to increase the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. The exchange believes the increase is reasonable due to inflation since 2018, investments made to enhance technology, and because the new fee is still competitive compared to other exchanges. The proposed rule change is aimed at maintaining and improving the exchange's services and infrastructure. Feedback from the public is invited, and all comments will be reviewed by the Commission.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that MIAX Sapphire, LLC (the "Exchange") filed a proposal to amend its rules to allow listing and trading of options on the iShares Ethereum Trust. This change allows investors to trade options on the Trust, which is intended to mimic the performance of Ethereum without having to directly invest in the cryptocurrency itself. The Exchange will apply existing rules regarding trading options on ETFs, including those concerning listing criteria, price limits, and surveillance measures. The SEC is soliciting public comments and has expedited the rule change's effectiveness for investor benefit.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has received a proposed rule change from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. This change would allow for a new trading halt feature for Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) on their launch day, similar to the process used for IPOs. The proposed rule is designed to aid efficient price discovery and protect against unexpected volatility by enabling the ETP issuer to halt trading for a specified period before manually opening it. Nasdaq aims to implement this new feature by the second quarter of 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that NYSE Arca, Inc. filed a proposed rule change to modify its options fee schedule. This change increases the fee for manual executions by NYSE Arca Market Makers from $0.35 to $0.50 per contract. The adjustment aims to align NYSE Arca’s fees with those of at least one competing exchange. The market is highly competitive, with no single exchange gaining considerable pricing power, so this change is not expected to impose any undue competitive burden.

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to increase the entry fee for exchange-traded products (ETPs) to $10,000 per ETP. This proposed change was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is designated for immediate effectiveness. The SEC is seeking comments from the public on whether this rule change is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Interested parties can submit their comments online or by mail before March 21, 2025.

Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to establish a new fee called the CAT Fee 2025-1, which is set at $0.000022 per executed equivalent share. This fee is related to the costs associated with the Consolidated Audit Trail, which is governed by the National Market System Plan. The proposal was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 20, 2024, and has been designated for immediate effectiveness. The SEC has invited the public to submit comments on this proposal by January 27, 2025.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has proposed a rule change to adjust its fees based on inflation. The fees have been unchanged for a long time and will now be adjusted through a one-time increase spread over three years: 45% in 2025, 30% in 2026, and 25% in 2027. The adjustments aim to restore fees to their intended real value and support continued investment in technology. These proposed changes apply to various Nasdaq products and are intended to ensure fair value and support the quality of Nasdaq's services.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC proposed changes to lower the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) starting in 2025. From November 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, they plan to reduce the ORF fee from $0.0034 to $0.0022 per contract. Beginning January 1, 2025, the methodology for assessing ORF will change to include different rates for options traded on different exchanges, with new rates applied to various transactions except those by market makers. The proposal aims to ensure that the fees collected cover regulatory costs without exceeding them.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change filed by Nasdaq ISE, LLC. The proposed rule change seeks to increase the position and exercise limits for options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) from 25,000 to 250,000 contracts. The reason behind this proposal is to align the limits with the current market capitalization and average daily volume, which demonstrate sufficient liquidity to handle increased limits. The proposed rule change aims to enhance liquidity and market competition while ensuring that adequate surveillance measures are in place to prevent manipulation and protect investors.

The New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) has proposed a rule change to extend a waiver of fees for certain new member applications and bond trading licenses for 2021. This proposal aims to waive the New Firm Fee, which ranges from $2,500 to $20,000, for bond trading firms applying solely for a bond trading license, and also to waive the annual $1,000 Bond Trading License Fee. The NYSE believes these changes will encourage more firms to join and trade bonds on their platform, ultimately benefiting investors through increased liquidity and trading opportunities. The Securities Exchange Commission is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change.