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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12914
    Reading Time:about 32 minutes

    Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to allow the listing of options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares, which are shares that represent interests in commodities held in trusts, on their exchange. This aims to reduce listing times and costs by eliminating the need for separate approvals, enabling options on these trusts to be traded similarly to other ETFs. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on this proposal to determine whether it aligns with trading regulations and if it should be approved. If successful, this would provide investors with more tools for hedging and trading in a regulated market environment.

    Simple Explanation

    Cboe BZX Exchange wants to allow new kinds of options that are based on stuff like gold or oil, which are kept safe in special trust boxes, to be traded. The people in charge are asking the public if they think this is a good idea and if it will help traders without causing problems.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12890
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice about a rule change proposed by the Investors Exchange LLC (IEX). IEX wants to establish rules for trading options on a new platform called IEX Options. This platform aims to enhance risk management for market makers by introducing features like automated trading, risk controls, and a mechanism to prevent trading at outdated prices. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal before making a final decision.

    Simple Explanation

    IEX, a company that lets people buy and sell stocks, wants to start a new way to trade options, which are special kinds of stocks. The government is checking their idea to make sure it's fair and safe and is asking people what they think before deciding.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9452
    Reading Time:about 95 minutes

    NYSE Arca, Inc. has proposed a rule change to allow for the listing and trading of shares of the Grayscale Litecoin Trust under its new rule, 8.201-E, which covers Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This proposal aims to turn the Grayscale Litecoin Trust into an exchange-traded product, making it easier for investors to gain exposure to Litecoin (LTC) on a regulated exchange. The Trust currently holds about $215.4 million worth of LTC and is the largest LTC investment fund, which allows investors to engage without directly purchasing the cryptocurrency. The Securities and Exchange Commission is soliciting public feedback on the proposed rule change.

    Simple Explanation

    NYSE Arca wants to list and trade shares of a big Litecoin fund, making it easier for people to buy and sell Litecoin on a regular exchange without having to buy the actual digital coins. The rules and details about how it works are a bit complicated, so they are asking people to share their thoughts on the idea.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9560
    Reading Time:about 48 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. proposed a rule change to list options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. This proposal aims to allow trading of options that would make it easier and cheaper for investors to gain exposure to Ethereum, a popular cryptocurrency, without the complexities of dealing directly with the underlying asset. The Exchange argues that this will promote transparency and enhance market competition by moving such trading from the over-the-counter market to a regulated environment. The proposed options would have certain size limits to prevent market manipulation, and the SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal before making a final decision.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is thinking about letting people trade options, which are like special permission slips to buy or sell, for something called the Fidelity Ethereum Fund—a way to get bit parts of a magical internet money called Ethereum—on a special market. This would be like moving from trading in secret to trading with everyone watching to keep it fair. 🪙📈

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2759
    Reading Time:about 46 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is thinking about a new idea from a company that would let people mix two kinds of financial stuff, options and futures, into one package to make it easier to use and less risky, but they want to make sure it's safe and get ideas from others before deciding.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8546
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a rule change proposed by NYSE American, LLC. The proposal suggests temporarily waiving the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) for December 2024, aiming to prevent fee collections from exceeding regulatory costs. The fee would resume on January 1, 2025, at the same rate. The SEC temporarily suspended this proposal to allow more time for public feedback and further evaluation of its consistency with relevant laws and fairness in terms of fee allocation.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is looking at a plan from a stock exchange to stop charging a special fee just for December 2024 to make sure they don't collect too much money. The fee would start again in January, but they want to hear what people think first.