Opportunity
Federal Register #SR-CboeBZX-2026-020
SEC Notice: Proposed Rule Change for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Listing Standards
Buyer
Securities and Exchange Commission
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
April 23, 2026
Identifier
SR-CboeBZX-2026-020
This notice concerns a proposed rule change submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. regarding the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (self-regulatory organization proposing the rule change) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory filing - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The rule change seeks to amend the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to operate under the SEC's generic listing standards for Commodity-Based Trust Shares - The amendment ensures the ETF can continue listing and trading on the Exchange under updated rules - The notice invites public comments on the proposed change - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or procurement actions are involved - The notice is regulatory in nature and does not represent a procurement opportunity or award
Description
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to amend the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. The proposed change seeks to transition the Fund to operate under the recently Commission-approved generic listing standards for Commodity-Based Trust Shares, allowing it to continue listing and trading on the Exchange under updated rules. The notice includes details about the statutory basis, the purpose of the change, and invites public comments on the proposal.