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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106685
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is planning to raise certain subscription fees for its NYSE Integrated Data Feed, effective February 3, 2025. The fee hike, the first since 2016, will see increases of up to 12.31% in Access, Redistribution, Professional User, and Non-Display fees. This adjustment aligns with inflation metrics specific to the data processing industry, reflecting NYSE's investments in technological enhancements to handle higher message rates. The proposal will be open for public comments, and interested individuals can submit their thoughts by January 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The New York Stock Exchange wants to raise prices for some of its data services because things cost more to manage now, and they haven't raised prices since 2016. Some people are worried because it's not clear how this extra money will help users or why some fees aren’t going up like the others, and the explanation is hard for most people to understand.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7918
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget for the collection of information through Form N-6F. This form is used by companies to notify the SEC of their intention to register as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The SEC estimates that about four companies file this form each year, with each filing taking approximately 0.5 hours to complete, resulting in a total cost of $736 to the industry annually. The information provided on Form N-6F is mandatory and not confidential, and the public can view related documents on the website www.reginfo.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC wants permission to keep using a form that helps them know when a company plans to become a special type of investment business. It doesn’t cost much for companies to fill out, and anyone can see the information online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104595
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) has proposed changes to the way it calculates Maintenance Fees for its Mortgage-Backed Securities Division (MBSD) and Government Securities Division (GSD). Starting January 1, 2025, instead of charging a fee only on the cash deposit balance, FICC will calculate the fee based on the total Required Fund Deposit while lowering the fee rate from 0.25% to 0.085%. This change aims to encourage members to deposit more cash by removing disincentives, potentially enhancing FICC's liquidity. Although the change is intended to be revenue neutral for FICC, different members might see increases or decreases in their fees depending on their deposit sizes and risk profiles.

    Simple Explanation

    FICC is changing how they charge a fee for keeping track of money that people store with them. Starting in 2025, they'll look at how much total money is required to be kept safe instead of just cash, and they're making the fee smaller to maybe encourage people to keep more money there, which is supposed to be fair for everybody.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9985
    Reading Time:about 85 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a proposed rule change from NYSE Arca, Inc. to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Dogecoin Trust. This trust aims to offer a simpler way for people to invest in Dogecoin through trading shares, without directly dealing with the cryptocurrency. The process ensures transparency by using a dependable pricing index and includes several safety measures to prevent fraud and manipulation. The SEC has invited public feedback on this proposal to help decide if it should be approved.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission is thinking about a new plan where people could buy shares to own a little piece of a Dogecoin Trust, which makes it easier and safer to invest in Dogecoin without touching it directly. They want to make sure it’s fair and safe, so they are asking people for their thoughts before deciding if this plan should go ahead.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16260
    Reading Time:about 59 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a special group let people buy and sell little pieces of a toy called Ethereum like a game. They want to check with everyone to make sure it’s a safe and fun idea.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4139
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    MIAX PEARL, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission to change its fee schedule for trading equities. The proposal suggests increasing the rebate for displayed orders adding liquidity in Tape B securities to $0.0035 per share and decreasing the fee for removing liquidity to $0.0027 per share, effective January 1, 2021. These changes aim to encourage more trading on the platform by offering better incentives compared to competitors. The proposed fee adjustments are intended to attract more order flow, boost liquidity, and enhance the trading opportunities available for market participants.

    Simple Explanation

    MIAX PEARL, LLC wants to change how much it costs to buy and sell certain stocks on their platform, making it cheaper to trade some stocks to get more people to trade with them. They're targeting a specific group of stocks called "Tape B" and hope that by offering better deals, more buyers and sellers will come to them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11815
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a temporary order allowing the Infinity Q Diversified Alpha Fund to halt redemptions beginning February 19, 2021, due to issues with accurately valuing certain assets. Infinity Q Capital Management, the Fund's adviser, cannot calculate a fair value for certain swap instruments after discovering irregularities in their valuation process, rendering them unable to determine the correct net asset value (NAV). The Fund plans to liquidate its portfolio to ensure current and former shareholders get maximum returns while developing plans for repayment and liquidation overseen by independent parties and the Commission.

    Simple Explanation

    The Infinity Q Diversified Alpha Fund had trouble figuring out how much some of its investments were worth, so the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) told them to stop letting people take their money out just for now. The Fund is going to work on selling off its investments to make sure all the people who put money in get the best returns they can.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10983
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget to continue collecting information under Rule 17Ad-11. This rule requires transfer agents to report specific discrepancies in securities records and other matters to the SEC and relevant regulatory bodies. The Commission estimates the industry-wide annual time burden is minimal, amounting to about 0.5 hours or a cost of $39 per report. Public comments on the necessity and burden of this information collection are invited until March 31, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC wants to keep checking its records with helpers to make sure everything matches and is counted right. They want people to say what they think about how much work it takes to do this until the end of March 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99945
    Reading Time:about 23 minutes

    The Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend its fee schedule, specifically regarding the use of Dedicated Cores. Dedicated Cores offer users full CPU processing power, which can improve trading performance, and are available on a voluntary basis. The Exchange plans to charge progressively higher fees based on the number of Dedicated Cores a user purchases beyond the initial two, which are free. The proposal also increases the overall cap on the number of Dedicated Cores a member can have to better meet demand while maintaining fairness in allocation due to physical space constraints.

    Simple Explanation

    The Cboe BYX Exchange wants to change how they charge people who use extra computer power for trading. If someone uses more than two special computer parts called "Dedicated Cores," they need to pay more money.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16359
    Reading Time:about 40 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a notice about a rule change by the MIAX PEARL, LLC Exchange. This proposed change would allow the exchange to list and trade options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. These options let investors engage with Ethereum without directly buying the cryptocurrency. The proposal aims to offer another trading venue for these options to enhance market transparency and liquidity, in a manner similar to what is already available for options on ETFs tied to other commodities.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC has announced a new plan that lets a certain company offer special deals for buying and selling on something like "Ethereum" without needing to own it, kind of like trading Pokemon cards without owning the cards. This idea hopes to make it easier and clearer to trade, just like trading other popular things.