Opportunity
Federal Register #SR-NasdaqTX-2026-038
SEC Notice: Nasdaq Texas, LLC and Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Rule Changes to Discontinue Connectivity Offerings
Buyer
Securities and Exchange Commission
Posted
August 20, 2026
Identifier
SR-NasdaqTX-2026-038
NAICS
523210
This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) addresses proposed rule changes by Nasdaq Texas, LLC and The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC regarding exchange connectivity offerings. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Nasdaq Texas, LLC and The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC as regulated entities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; only Nasdaq Texas, LLC and The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC are referenced - Products/Services Requested: - Removal of fiber optic-delivered market data connectivity offerings to the Nasdaq Data Center for: - SIAC - CTS/CQS - OpenBook Ultra - ArcaBook Multicast - Discontinuation of wireless connectivity services for: - NYSE Equities (Arca Integrated and NYSE Integrated) - BATS Multicast PITCH (BZX and BYX) - Direct EDGE Depth of Book (EDGA and EDGX) - CME feeds - Discontinuation of the Proximity-On-Demand (POD) offering (never implemented) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Rule changes are intended to update and clarify the Exchanges' rulebooks - No new products, services, or fees are introduced - Termination dates for fiber optic and wireless services are specified - The POD offering was never implemented and is now formally discontinued - No procurement or award is being announced; this is a regulatory update.
Description
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding Nasdaq Texas, LLC's proposed rule change to amend the exchange's connectivity schedule and to discontinue a previously proposed offering. The proposed changes include removing certain fiber optic-delivered market data offerings and discontinued wireless connectivity services, as well as discontinuing a Proximity-On-Demand (POD) offering that was previously proposed but not implemented. These changes aim to update the rulebook to reflect current offerings and enhance clarity without introducing new services or fees.