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NYSE Arca Proposes Options Rule Changes for Bitcoin/Ethereum ETFs

NYSE Arca has filed proposed rule changes with the SEC concerning options trading on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. These changes aim to align with existing ETF listing standards and provide a framework for options on physically-backed crypto ETFs.

NYSE Arca Rule Change for Fees and Charges

NYSE Arca has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend its Equities Fees and Charges. The change involves adopting a cap to the credit payable under Step Up Tier 3 of its pricing table, effective March 2, 2026. This aims to adjust fees in a competitive market environment.

FCC Settles with Yonder Media Mobile Inc. for Unauthorized Operations

The FCC Enforcement Bureau has settled with Yonder Media Mobile Inc. for providing international communications services without authorization. Yonder will pay a $60,000 voluntary contribution and implement a compliance plan to resolve the matter.

FCC Notice of Unauthorized Operation for Unlicensed Radio Station

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Unauthorized Operation against Robert Delgado for operating an unlicensed radio station on 27.185 MHz in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. This action is part of the FCC's ongoing enforcement efforts against unlicensed radio transmissions.

Nasdaq Disciplinary Actions by Firm

Nasdaq has published a list of disciplinary actions taken against various firms, including IMC Chicago, Instinet, LLC, and Virtu Americas LLC, with dates ranging from late 2025 to early 2026. These actions are part of Nasdaq's ongoing market regulation and enforcement activities.

DOJ Opinion: Defense Production Act Orders Preempt State Law

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel issued a memorandum opinion concluding that Presidential orders under the Defense Production Act (DPA) have the force of federal law and can preempt contrary state laws. This opinion addresses a specific case involving Sable Offshore Corp. and the State of California's impediments to oil production.

Reconsidering State Procedures for Competent Counsel in Capital Cases

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel has withdrawn its 2009 opinion regarding the Attorney General's authority to condition expedited habeas proceedings on state competency standards for capital case counsel. This reconsideration, prompted by the Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, shifts the interpretation of 28 U.S.C. § 2265(a)(1).

DOJ OLC Opinion on Federal Housing Assistance and PRWORA

The DOJ Office of Legal Counsel has issued a memorandum opinion clarifying that federal housing assistance programs administered under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 are considered 'Federal means-tested public benefits' under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). Alien applicants must now satisfy eligibility requirements under both statutes.

DOJ Opinion: 18 U.S.C. § 1715 Unconstitutional for Protected Firearms

The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel has issued an opinion stating that 18 U.S.C. § 1715 is unconstitutional as applied to protected firearms, including handguns. The DOJ may no longer enforce this statute with respect to such firearms, and the Postal Service should modify its regulations accordingly.

DOJ and USPTO Statement of Interest on Innovation Incentives

The Department of Justice and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office filed a statement of interest in a patent infringement case, reaffirming the importance of preserving incentives to innovate. The filing supports the patent owner's ability to seek injunctive relief to prevent infringement, which is crucial for economic growth and competition.