# Federal Register #SR-GEMX-2026-34

SEC notice on Nasdaq GEMX connectivity rules reflecting Nasdaq BX’s name change to Nasdaq Texas

**Buyer:** Securities and Exchange Commission
**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** SR-GEMX-2026-34

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notice concerns Nasdaq GEMX, LLC rule updates, not a procurement opportunity.
- **Government agency:** Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Filing entity:** Nasdaq GEMX, LLC.
- **Entities named:** Nasdaq BX, Inc. and Nasdaq Texas, LLC. The updates replace references to Nasdaq BX, Inc. with Nasdaq Texas, LLC after the affiliate’s name change.
- **Subject:** Conforming, non-substantive changes to Nasdaq GEMX Rules General 8 (Connectivity) and Options 7, Section 6 (Connectivity Fees).
- **Procurement:** No products or services, quantities, part numbers, or OEMs are requested. The SEC made the changes operative upon filing and invited public comments.

### Description

Nasdaq GEMX, LLC proposes conforming changes to Rules General 8 (Connectivity) and Options 7 Section 6 (Connectivity Fees). The changes replace references to Nasdaq BX, Inc. with Nasdaq Texas, LLC to reflect its affiliate's name change. The notice states that the amendments are conforming and non-substantive. The SEC waived the 30-day operative delay, making the proposal operative upon filing, and invites comments by October 26, 2026.

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