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The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice about a new rule proposed by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to set fees for expanded co-location services at its data center. The rule involves introducing a new type of cabinet, called the Ultra High Density Cabinet, and various power and power distribution units, each with specific fees. The purpose of these changes is to respond to increasing demand and to facilitate operational efficiencies in their data center. The Nasdaq Stock Market ensures that these services and fees will be uniformly available to all customers and does not expect any unfair competitive impacts from the proposal.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled a closed meeting for February 11, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. It will take place remotely or at the SEC headquarters in Washington, DC. During the meeting, commissioners and relevant staff will discuss topics like the settlement of legal actions and administrative proceedings. This meeting is closed to the public, and any changes to its schedule will be updated on the SEC's website.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to the Joint Self-Regulatory Organization Plan related to Nasdaq-listed securities. This amendment, known as the Fiftieth Amendment, aims to standardize the process for declaring regulatory halts in trading, ensuring that such decisions are made by the primary listing market. The goal is to maintain a fair and orderly market during disruptions, such as system outages or unusual market activity. Interested parties can submit comments until March 22, 2021.

The NYSE American LLC filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 3, 2025. This change involves increasing port fees and removing outdated language from their Price List. The proposal is immediately effective, but the SEC is seeking comments from the public on whether the change aligns with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Comments can be submitted online or by mail until April 4, 2025.

NYSE Arca, Inc. submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to change its rules and allow the exchange to list and trade options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This proposal was initially published for public comment on March 17, 2025. According to the law, the SEC has 45 days to make a decision, but it can extend this period up to 90 days if necessary. The SEC is using this rule to extend the deadline to June 15, 2025, so they have more time to review the proposal before approving or disapproving it.

MIAX Emerald, LLC has proposed changes to its fee schedule for proprietary market data feeds, including categories for the Top of Market feed, Complex Top of Market feed, Administrative Information Subscriber feed, and the MIAX Emerald Order Feed. The changes were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 14, 2025, and have been designated for immediate effectiveness. The SEC is inviting public comments on whether the proposed rule changes are consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Interested parties can submit their comments online or via mail by March 25, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received a rule change proposal from the NYSE American LLC that extends the expiration date of temporary amendments to certain rules, allowing hearings to be held via video conference due to COVID-19 public health concerns. These amendments, originally set to expire on December 31, 2020, will now be extended to April 30, 2021, aligning with similar adjustments made by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This temporary change is intended to ensure that disciplinary hearings can continue safely and without interruption during the ongoing pandemic. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change.

Nasdaq BX, Inc. has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its options pricing schedule. The proposed changes include modifications in the fees and rebates for Lead Market Makers (LMMs), aiming to increase their incentives to add liquidity to the exchange. Specifically, the proposal suggests increasing the LMM Rebate to Add Liquidity from $0.10 to $0.11 per contract and decreasing the LMM Fee to Add Liquidity from $0.39 to $0.38 per contract. These adjustments are intended to make the exchange more competitive and attractive to LMMs, ultimately benefiting all market participants through improved market interaction.

In an order by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), exemptive relief is granted from certain reporting requirements related to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). This ruling allows national securities exchanges and associations to stop collecting sensitive personal information like names, addresses, and years of birth from customers using transformed Social Security Numbers (SSNs) or Tax Identification Numbers (ITINs). Instead, the focus is on using a system that uniquely identifies customers without storing sensitive data, aiming to balance regulatory needs and personal data security. Broker-dealers will still manage and transform these identifiers, while regulators can request specific information directly when needed.

Nasdaq ISE, LLC filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow options trading on several Ethereum-related funds, including the Fidelity Ethereum Fund and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The proposal intends to modify current rules to include these funds in the list of securities eligible for options trading. The document outlines the conditions and standards needed for trading these options, emphasizing investor protection and market transparency. The proposal also discusses how these changes could benefit investors by providing additional opportunities for trading and risk management in the cryptocurrency market, notably in a regulated environment.