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Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to change its rules to allow listing options on certain Bitcoin ETFs, such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust and the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. The primary goal is to give investors a way to trade options tied to Bitcoin prices through a regulated exchange, which can be more transparent and secure than over-the-counter markets. These options will have a position limit of 25,000 contracts to prevent market manipulation, and the proposal includes provisions for initial and continued listing standards. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal.

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has announced a proposed rule change to increase the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical port connections from $7,500 to $8,500. The increase is intended to keep the fees in line with inflation and the costs the exchange incurs to maintain and improve its technology and services. This fee applies uniformly to all market participants who use these high-capacity connections, and it remains lower than similar fees charged by other exchanges. The change is justified by enhancements made to the exchange's services, which have benefited users by improving the capacity and speed of data processing.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has established a new rule that requires certain commitments and conditions for companies seeking to have an industrial bank or industrial loan company as a subsidiary without being subject to consolidated supervision by the Federal Reserve Board. This rule aims to ensure that these firms, referred to as "Covered Companies," engage in yearly reporting, permit FDIC examinations, and uphold capital and liquidity standards for their industrial bank subsidiaries. These measures are expected to mitigate risks to the Deposit Insurance Fund and maintain the safety and soundness of these financial institutions. The rule also includes a requirement for contingency plans in certain situations to handle financial or operational stress without resorting to bankruptcy or government receivership.

On December 20, 2024, Nasdaq ISE, LLC submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission to increase the position and exercise limits for options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) from 25,000 to 250,000 contracts. This change aims to reflect the high trading volume and demand for IBIT options, allowing more flexibility for investors and market makers. The proposal suggests that increasing the limits would improve market liquidity and efficiency while ensuring effective regulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing this proposal and inviting public comments before deciding whether to approve or disapprove the proposed changes.

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 Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission about changes it is proposing to the fees associated with its EDGX Top Feed data product. These changes include an increase in fees for internal distribution of the data from $500 to $750 per month and the introduction of a $4 monthly fee for each professional user accessing the data internally. The Exchange argues that these fees are competitive when compared to similar products by other exchanges and that this change aligns with their goal of providing valuable market data while operating in a competitive environment. The proposed rule change has taken effect and is open for public comments.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. This proposal aims to allow the exchange to list and trade options on specific Ethereum-backed Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) such as the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The change is designed to offer investors a new way to gain exposure to the price movements of Ethereum while ensuring adherence to existing trading rules. The Commission intends to seek public comments on the proposal to ensure that it meets regulatory standards before deciding on its approval.

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 Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has updated the cap on average total assets that determines if a Federal Home Loan Bank member qualifies as a "community financial institution" (CFI) to $1,239,000,000. This adjustment is based on the 1.2% increase in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) from November 2019 to November 2020, as published by the Department of Labor. The changes took effect on January 1, 2021. The aim of the adjustment is to reflect inflation and ensure that the cap is in line with current economic conditions.

The Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) has proposed a new rule to create an options trading facility called "IEX Options." This facility will be a fully automated system designed to trade options contracts, similar to other options exchanges. The plan includes implementing guidelines to protect Market Makers from risks, like the execution of outdated quotes, and to ensure fair trading practices. IEX will also adopt certain rules from other exchanges to maintain fairness and efficiency in the options market. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting public feedback on this proposal.