Federal Register #SRCboeEDGA2026016

SEC Notice: Cboe EDGA Exchange Rule Change on Dedicated Cores Cap

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) addresses a proposed rule change by Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. regarding access to Dedicated Cores: - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Trading and Markets - OEMs and Vendors: - Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. (primary OEM and operator of the exchange) - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; the notice concerns a rule change, not a purchase - Dedicated Cores: technology feature allowing users to assign a single Binary Order Entry port to a dedicated CPU core for improved trading performance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The cap on the number of Dedicated Cores is being removed from the Fee Schedule and will instead be managed in the technical specifications (Cboe Titanium Cboe U.S. Equities Binary Order Entry Specification) - No changes to fees or pricing - The change is intended to align with industry standards and ensure fair, non-discriminatory access for all market participants - References to similar practices at MIAX Emerald, MIAX Pearl, MIAX Sapphire, and Nasdaq - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed, as this is a regulatory notice rather than a procurement action

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. to amend its fee schedule by removing the text that caps the number of dedicated cores available to market participants. The change aims to align the fee schedule with industry standards by moving the cap details to the technical specifications rather than the fee schedule. This amendment will allow the Exchange to adjust access more flexibly and ensure fair and equitable access to its system for all market participants. The proposal is effective immediately and is intended to promote uniformity and consistency across the industry.

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