Federal Register #SR-CboeBZX-2026-026

SEC Notice: Proposed Rule Change for Franklin Ethereum ETF and Nasdaq PHLX Fee Adjustment

This notice concerns proposed regulatory changes affecting the Franklin Ethereum ETF and Nasdaq PHLX LLC's Testing Facility: - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a rule change filed by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to amend the Franklin Ethereum ETF - The ETF would transition to operate under the generic listing standards for Commodity-Based Trust Shares (Amended Rule 14.11(e)(4)) - This change enables continued listing and trading of the ETF on the Cboe BZX Exchange under updated regulatory standards - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - The notice also includes a proposed rule change by Nasdaq PHLX LLC to increase fees for connectivity services at its Testing Facility in Carteret, New Jersey - No products or services are being purchased; the notice is for public comment on regulatory amendments

Key Locations: - Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC (federal office) - Nasdaq PHLX LLC Testing Facility, Carteret, New Jersey (federal facility)

No procurement activity, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice.

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice about a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to amend the Franklin Ethereum ETF. The amendment involves transitioning the Fund to operate under the generic listing standards for Commodity-Based Trust Shares, allowing it to continue listing and trading on the Exchange under updated regulatory standards. The proposal aims to enhance competition and protect investors by aligning the Fund with recently approved generic listing rules.

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