Cboe Exchange Rule 5.4 amendment - MBTX options trading increments

The SEC approved Cboe Exchange's proposed rule change to amend Rule 5.4, modifying minimum trading increments for Cboe Mini Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index (MBTX) options. The new increments are $0.01 for series trading below $3.00 and $0.05 for series at $3.00 or higher, conditioned on iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF options participation in the Penny Interval Program. The Exchange filed the proposal as SR-CBOE-2025-075, which was approved on an accelerated basis.

NYSE Rule Changes Filing

The SEC has received a filing for NYSE rule changes posted April 2nd. The specific content and details of the proposed amendments are not available in this entry. This appears to be a routine rule change filing subject to SEC review.

FINRA Proposed Rule Changes

FINRA filed proposed rule changes with the SEC for public comment. The proposed amendments would affect broker-dealer practices and market operations. The specific details of the rule changes are under review by the SEC.

Nasdaq MRX Options Trading Rule Change

SEC proposed a rule change for Nasdaq MRX (Mercury Exchange), an options trading platform. The proposal would amend existing trading rules to reflect updated operational procedures or market structure requirements. Comments on the proposed rule change have now closed, and the SEC will proceed to review submissions and issue a final determination.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC Rule Change Filing

The SEC received a rule change filing from Nasdaq PHLX LLC (SEC-2026-2014-0001) for review. The filing appears to modify exchange trading rules or operational procedures. No specific details regarding the scope of changes, fees, or trading mechanisms were provided in the available document content.

NYSE Arca Short Term Options Series Rule Change

NYSE Arca filed a proposed rule change with the SEC on March 27, 2026 (noticed March 30) to amend the Short Term Options Series Program. The Exchange proposes to permit listing of up to two Monday and Wednesday expirations for options on certain individual stocks or Exchange-Traded Fund Shares (Qualifying Securities). This proposal follows a similar approved change by Nasdaq ISE.

Nasdaq Texas Co-location Service Fees for NY11-5 Cabinet Offering

The SEC published a notice that Nasdaq Texas, LLC filed a proposed rule change to establish fees for expanded co-location services in its NY11-5 data center expansion area in Carteret, NJ. The Exchange proposes a $5,940 installation fee for the Cabinet offering in NY11-5, consistent with corresponding fees in the NY11-4 expansion area. The proposed fees are effective upon filing and operative on April 1, 2026.

Nasdaq Stock Market Expanded Co-location Service Fees

The SEC published notice of Nasdaq's proposed rule change to establish fees for expanded colocation services in the NY11-5 data center expansion area at its Carteret, NJ facility. The proposal includes a $5,940 installation fee for cabinet offerings and introduces cabinet power options currently available only in NY11-4. The proposed amendments are designated operative on April 1, 2026.

SEC Order Permitting Broker-Dealers to Pledge Eligible Equity Collateral

The SEC issued an exemptive order under Section 36 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 designating a new category of permissible collateral for broker-dealers borrowing fully-paid or excess margin equity securities from institutional investors. The order permits broker-dealers to pledge Eligible Equity Collateral consisting of Russell 1000 and/or S&P 500 equity securities, provided they meet specified concentration and diversification standards. This expands the collateral options beyond cash, Treasury bills/notes, and bank letters of credit previously permitted under Rule 15c3-3(b)(3).

NYSE Arca proposes market data fee changes SEC filing

NYSE Arca proposes market data fee changes SEC filing