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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposed rule change from Cboe Exchange, Inc.. This rule change seeks to introduce Qualified Contingent Cross Orders for FLEX option trading. The SEC has extended its deadline to make a decision on whether to approve or disapprove the proposal until April 17, 2021. This extension allows the SEC more time to consider the proposal in detail, particularly after Cboe Exchange submitted two amendments modifying the original rule change.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a public meeting of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) on February 23, 2021. This meeting, conducted via teleconference, will focus on reports from MRAC's subcommittees and discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion in financial markets. Members of the public can listen to the meeting by phone and submit comments online through the CFTC website. Submissions related to the meeting will also be made available on the CFTC's website.

On February 4, 2025, Nasdaq PHLX LLC filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options, which will track the price of bitcoin using the CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index. These options will be cash-settled and follow European-style exercise rules, allowing investors to receive U.S. dollars based on the difference between the current bitcoin spot market price and the option's exercise price. The proposal aims to offer investors a new, flexible way to manage their investments related to bitcoin, and it will be subject to existing Exchange trading rules, including surveillance measures to prevent fraudulent activities. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal before making a decision.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. proposed changes to extend their Early Trading Session hours. The new hours will be from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, extending from the previous start time of 7:00 a.m. They also plan to allow orders to be accepted from 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., providing users more time to enter their orders for the early session. This change aims to provide traders with more opportunities to access liquidity early in the day, in line with similar sessions on other exchanges.

Nasdaq BX, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to increase its fees for ports used in the BX Options 7, Section 3, specifically for the Specialized Quote Feed (SQF) and SQF Purge Ports. The change will take effect immediately as of December 20, 2024, but the new pricing will be officially operative starting January 1, 2025. The SEC invites the public to submit comments regarding whether this proposed rule is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All the relevant documents and details about the change are available on both the Nasdaq and SEC websites.