SEC Puts Ethereum Options on Hold: Crypto Traders Wait Longer

2026-10373 — Registered Offering Reform

The SEC wants to make it easier and cheaper for more companies to sell their stocks and bonds to the public. They’re opening up special forms and benefits to more businesses, updating rules to be more modern, and cutting red tape by overriding some state rules. If you’re a company planning to raise money, these changes could speed things up and save you money, with feedback due by July 27, 2026.

2026-10222 — Enhancement of Emerging Growth Company Accommodations and Simplification of Filer Status for Reporting Companies

The SEC is making it easier for companies that report their finances by simplifying their categories into just two groups: big and small filers. Smaller companies, including emerging growth ones, will get more time to file reports and enjoy simpler rules, while big companies keep stricter standards. These changes aim to save time and money, with feedback open until July 20, 2026.

2026-07651 — Concept Release on Consolidated Audit Trail and Other Audit Trails and Data Sources

The SEC wants your thoughts on how it tracks stock market trades using the Consolidated Audit Trail and other data tools. They’re thinking about updating rules to keep up with new tech, privacy, and security needs, and to make sure the system is fair and cost-effective. If you’re involved in the stock market or data tracking, speak up by June 22, 2026!

2026-11919 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; MEMX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Exchange's Fee Schedule Concerning Equities Transaction Pricing

MEMX is changing its fees starting June 1, 2026, by lowering some rebates for certain stock trades that add liquidity, especially for hidden and price-improved orders. These updates affect traders and members who use MEMX, meaning they might earn a bit less back on some trades. The goal? Keep things fair and balanced while keeping the exchange running smoothly.

2026-11927 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; MEMX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rules 18.7 and 18.9 To Permit an Increase in Position and Exercise Limits for Options on IBIT

MEMX is raising the limits on how many options traders can hold and exercise for the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). This change affects anyone trading IBIT options and lets them handle bigger positions starting right away. It’s designed to keep MEMX competitive and support growing market interest without any immediate cost impact.

2026-11922 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Green Impact Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 11.240 (Trade Reporting and Dissemination of Quotations) To Conform With Amendments to Rules 600 and 603 of Regulation NMS Approved by the Commission That Concern the Reporting and Dissemination of Odd-Lot Information, and an Additional Ministerial Change to Rule 11.220 To Correct a Typographical Error

Green Impact Exchange is updating its trade reporting rules to match new federal rules about sharing odd-lot trade info (small stock orders). They’re also fixing a tiny typo in another rule. These changes take effect right away and help keep trading info clear and accurate for everyone involved.

Previous: 2025-04343 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing of Amendment No. 1 and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, To Modify Certain Initial Listing Liquidity Requirements

Nasdaq is changing its rules so companies going public or moving up from the OTC market only need to meet certain stock value requirements using money raised from their offering. This makes it easier and clearer for companies to list on Nasdaq’s Global or Capital Markets. The new rules kick in 30 days after SEC approval, helping companies get listed faster without extra cash hurdles.

Next: 2025-04345 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, To List and Trade Options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF

The Cboe BZX Exchange wants to start trading options on three Ethereum-related ETFs: Grayscale Ethereum Trust, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The SEC is taking extra time to review this plan and will decide by May 27, 2025. This affects investors interested in Ethereum ETFs and could open new trading opportunities soon.