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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposed rule change by the Cboe Exchange, Inc. to allow the listing and trading of options on three Ethereum ETFs: the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The proposed rule change, initially filed on February 5, 2025, was later modified with an amendment on February 6, 2025, and published for public comment on February 24, 2025. The SEC has decided to extend the usual 45-day review period to May 25, 2025, to ensure adequate time to evaluate the proposal fully. There had been no public comments on the proposal as of the time of the notice.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the time period to decide on a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. This rule change aims to allow the listing and trading of shares of the VanEck Solana Trust under BZX Rule 14.11(e)(4), related to Commodity-Based Trust Shares. Originally, the SEC had until April 4, 2025, to make a decision, but it has now extended the deadline to May 19, 2025, to ensure thorough consideration of the proposal.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to update the definitions of “class” and “series” in its Nasdaq Options Market LLC rules. This change is intended to align these terms with those used by affiliated exchanges. The proposal was filed on December 20, 2024, and has been designated for immediate effectiveness. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal, which can be done electronically or by paper, until January 29, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering whether to approve a proposed rule change submitted by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. that would allow it to list and trade Multi-Class Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Shares under an amended rule. This change seeks to enable quicker listings of these shares when exemptive relief is granted by the SEC, as several applications for such relief are currently pending. The SEC is reviewing whether this proposal is consistent with legal requirements that protect investors and prevent fraud. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their opinions on whether the rule change should be approved or disapproved by mid-March 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received a proposal from Cboe Exchange, Inc. to amend certain rules, allowing them to list and trade options on three Ethereum-based ETFs: the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The proposal includes changes to rules about the criteria for underlying securities, as well as position and exercise limits for these options, which are based on the number of shares and trading volume. The goal is to provide investors with a new tool for managing risks associated with investments in Ethereum. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal to consider its compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modify its rules concerning the receipt of securities from its Continuous Net Settlement (CNS) system. This change aims to improve the clarity of NSCC's rules regarding CNS long allocations. The SEC has published a notice to gather public comments on this proposal. Comments can be submitted online or by mail by January 29, 2025.

NYSE Arca, Inc. submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the Teucrium Water Fund under a specific NYSE Arca rule. This proposal was published on December 14, 2020, and as of now, the SEC has not received any public comments. Originally, the SEC had 45 days to make a decision, which would have been by January 28, 2021. However, the SEC has extended the deadline to March 14, 2021, to allow more time to consider the proposal.

Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission, effective immediately, to amend its fee schedule for certain sub-dollar orders. The change revises the fee for an order that routes to and removes liquidity from another exchange at a price under $1.00. Instead of charging the cost imposed by the away exchange plus $0.0001 per share, IEX will now charge this cost plus 0.02% of the total dollar value of the execution. Comments on the proposal are invited to be submitted to the Commission by February 6, 2025.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which took effect immediately. This change involves introducing a new protocol called “Ouch to Trade Options” or “OTTO” and updating pricing and several related rules, like order types and communication protocols. The proposal and its details can be viewed on Nasdaq's and the Commission's websites. The SEC is seeking comments from the public on whether this change aligns with the Securities Exchange Act.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that the BOX Exchange LLC filed a proposed rule change to extend the period that certain individuals can act as principals without having passed applicable qualification exams. This change is in response to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which have made it difficult for candidates to take these exams. The proposal allows those acting as principals since before January 1, 2021, to continue in their roles until April 30, 2021, without completing the exams. This temporary rule aligns with similar measures by other self-regulatory organizations and aims to maintain operational stability during the pandemic while ensuring investor protection.