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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted Wingtra AG's proposal as one valid method for ensuring small unmanned aircraft (sUA) in Category 3 can safely operate over people without causing harm or safety issues. This decision is part of the requirements under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which outlines necessary safety standards for these aircraft. However, Wingtra's proposal is not the only way to meet FAA standards; other methods can be submitted for approval. Any changes to Wingtra AG's accepted proposal must also be reviewed and accepted by the FAA.

On December 20, 2024, Nasdaq ISE, LLC submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission to increase the position and exercise limits for options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) from 25,000 to 250,000 contracts. This change aims to reflect the high trading volume and demand for IBIT options, allowing more flexibility for investors and market makers. The proposal suggests that increasing the limits would improve market liquidity and efficiency while ensuring effective regulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing this proposal and inviting public comments before deciding whether to approve or disapprove the proposed changes.

The Federal Reserve System has received applications from individuals seeking to acquire shares of banks or bank holding companies under the Change in Bank Control Act. These applications, which are open for public inspection, are also available for expedited inquiries through relevant Federal Reserve Banks or the Board's Freedom of Information Office. Interested parties can submit their written comments, which will generally be made public, by January 2, 2025. One specific application involves Christopher M. George from Fremont, California, who has applied to acquire shares in Greenwoods Financial Group, Inc. and indirectly in The Greenwood's State Bank in Wisconsin.

The Cboe BZX Exchange submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to change the rules for trading shares of the VanEck Bitcoin Trust and VanEck Ethereum Trust. This change would allow in-kind creations and redemptions of these shares. The SEC typically has 45 days to approve or disapprove such proposals, but they have decided to extend this deadline to June 3, 2025, to take a closer look at the proposal. This extension will give the SEC more time to consider the details and implications of the proposed changes.