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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: 2025-05448 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Exempt Certain Business Development Companies From FINRA Rules 5130 (Restrictions on the Purchase and Sale of Initial Equity Public Offerings) and 5131 (New Issue Allocations and Distributions)

FINRA wants to give certain Business Development Companies (BDCs) a break by exempting them from some rules that limit how they can buy and sell new stock offerings. This change means these BDCs can participate more freely in initial public offerings without the usual restrictions, starting once the SEC approves it. Investors and BDCs should watch for this update, as it could open up new opportunities in the market.

Next: 2025-05450 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Increase the Monthly Fee for 10 Gb Physical Ports

Cboe C2 Exchange is raising the monthly fee for its 10 Gb physical ports starting now. This change affects traders and firms using these high-speed connections, meaning they'll pay more each month for faster access. The new fees kicked in immediately after the filing on March 13, 2025, so users should be ready for the updated costs.