Hedge Funds Gain Breathing Room for Financial Reporting Overhaul

2026-05635 — Application of the Federal Securities Laws to Certain Types of Crypto Assets and Certain Transactions Involving Crypto Assets

Starting March 23, 2026, the SEC and CFTC are making it clear that some crypto assets and transactions must follow federal securities laws. This means crypto companies and investors need to play by new rules to keep things fair and safe. Expect more transparency and possible costs for compliance as the government steps up oversight in the crypto world.

2025-18228 — Form PF; Reporting Requirements for All Filers and Large Hedge Fund Advisers; Further Extension of Compliance Date

If you’re a big hedge fund or private fund adviser, the deadline to follow new Form PF rules just got pushed back a whole year—from October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2026. This gives you more time to get your reports in order without rushing. No new fees, just a friendly extension to keep things smooth and clear!

2025-05267 — Form PF; Reporting Requirements for All Filers and Large Hedge Fund Advisers

If you’re a big hedge fund adviser or manage private funds, the SEC and CFTC have updated Form PF to fix some mistakes. These changes affect how you report your info, making it clearer and more accurate. Get ready to follow the new rules soon to keep everything smooth and compliant!

2025-02138 — Form PF; Reporting Requirements for All Filers and Large Hedge Fund Advisers; Extension of Compliance Date

If you’re a big hedge fund or private fund adviser, good news! The deadline to follow new rules for filing Form PF just got pushed from March 12 to June 12, 2025. This gives you extra time to get your reports in order without rushing.

2026-06462 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; 24X National Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Adopt a Monthly Enterprise Fee for Its Depth of Book Proprietary Market Data Feed

24X National Exchange is starting a new monthly fee for companies using its special market data feed that shows detailed order info. This change affects businesses that rely on this data and kicks in right away, meaning they’ll pay a set monthly charge to access it. It’s a clear move to keep the data service running smoothly and fairly.

2026-06475 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Amendment No. 1 and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, To Amend Cboe Rule 5.4

Cboe Exchange is changing the smallest price step for options on its Mini Bitcoin ETF Index to make trading smoother and clearer. This change affects traders using these options and kicks in quickly after approval, with no extra costs involved. The SEC gave this update a fast green light, so expect the new rules to start soon!

Previous: 2025-11020 — Safety Zone; Sunrise Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0487, Offshore Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, Atlantic Ocean

The Coast Guard is setting up 85 temporary safety zones around the Sunrise Wind Farm construction sites off the coast of Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. These zones keep people and boats safe by limiting who can enter during building times. If you’re boating nearby, watch for these zones—they’ll be active only during construction and help protect everyone and the environment.

Next: 2025-10542 — Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Final Rule

The EPA says WRB Refining in Texas can treat 7,000 cubic yards of stormwater sludge as non-hazardous waste, so it won’t need special hazardous waste rules. This change means WRB can save money and handle the waste more easily, but they must keep testing to make sure the waste stays safe. This rule kicks in right away and only applies to WRB’s Borger facility.