Federal Register #SR-CboeBYX-2026-019

SEC Notice: Cboe BYX and BZX Exchanges Remove Dedicated Core Cap from Fee Schedules

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is announcing a proposed rule change affecting market participants on the Cboe BYX Exchange and Cboe BZX Exchange. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. - Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Dedicated Cores service - Allows users to assign a Binary Order Entry port to a dedicated CPU core for reduced latency and improved performance - No specific part numbers or quantities; the service remains voluntary and available to all users - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The cap on the number of Dedicated Cores is being removed from the fee schedule and will now be governed by the Cboe Titanium U.S. Equities Binary Order Entry Specification - The fee for Dedicated Cores remains unchanged - The change is intended to align with industry standards and ensure fair, non-discriminatory access to exchange connectivity resources - No procurement of physical products or new services; this is an administrative and technical governance update

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. to amend its fee schedule by removing the text that caps the number of dedicated cores available to market participants. The rule change was filed and became effective immediately. The amendment aims to align with industry standards by relocating the cap from the fee schedule to the Cboe Titanium U.S. Equities Binary Order Entry Specification, allowing more flexibility in managing access and capacity. The fee charged for Dedicated Cores remains unchanged, and the cap will continue to apply but be managed outside the fee schedule.

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