Federal Register #SRNYSEARCA-2026-17

SEC Approves NYSE Arca Multi-Crypto Options Rule; State Department Seeks NGO Recordkeeping Comments

This summary covers two distinct federal actions involving the SEC and the Department of State:

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulatory Approval

  • The SEC approved a rule change for NYSE Arca, Inc. to allow listing and trading of options on Commodity-Based Trusts holding multiple crypto assets.
  • Each crypto asset in the trust must:
  • Have an average daily market value of at least $700 million over the past 12 months
  • Underlie a derivatives contract traded on a market with a comprehensive surveillance sharing agreement with NYSE Arca
  • The rule aligns listing and surveillance standards for multi-asset crypto trusts with those for single-asset trusts.
  • No specific OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services is involved; this is a regulatory action.

• Department of State Information Collection Notice

  • The Department of State seeks public comment on a new information collection for Foreign Assistance Recordkeeping Requirements.
  • Applies to approximately 2,500 respondents, including foreign NGOs, U.S. NGOs, and international organizations.
  • The collection supports compliance with recordkeeping requirements related to foreign assistance.
  • No specific products, OEMs, or procurement activities are associated with this notice.

• Locations

  • SEC Division of Trading and Markets (federal office)
  • NYSE Arca, Inc. (government facility, not a federal entity)

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. to amend Exchange Rule 5.3-O. This amendment allows the Exchange to list and trade options on Commodity-Based Trusts that hold multiple crypto assets, provided each crypto asset meets specific liquidity and surveillance criteria. The rule change aims to facilitate trading of these options while ensuring market integrity through surveillance agreements and listing standards consistent with those for options on single crypto asset trusts.

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