Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 51520 [2018-22094]

Download as PDF 51520 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 197 / Thursday, October 11, 2018 / Notices change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– PEARL–2018–20 on the subject line. Paper Comments khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES • Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–PEARL–2018–20. This file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s internet website (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR– PEARL–2018–20 and should be submitted on or before November 1, 2018. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.14 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–22045 Filed 10–10–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 14 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:54 Oct 10, 2018 Jkt 247001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–84369] Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 4, 2018. In the Matter of the NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Scheduling Filing of Statements on Review for an Order of Disapproval of Proposed Rule Change To List and Trade the Shares of the ProShares Bitcoin ETF and the ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF (File No. SR–NYSEArca– 2017–139). On December 4, 2017, NYSE Arca Inc. (‘‘NYSE Arca’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act (‘‘Exchange Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the ProShares Bitcoin ETF and the ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF issued by the ProShares Trust II under NYSE Arca Rule 8.200– E, Commentary .02. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on December 26, 2017.3 On January 30, 2018, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange Act,4 the Commission designated a longer period within which to approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change.5 On March 23, 2018, the Commission instituted proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act 6 to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change.7 On June 15, 2018, the Commission extended the period for consideration of the proposed rule change to August 23, 2018.8 On August 22, 2018, the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority,9 issued an order disapproving the proposed rule change.10 On August 23, 2018, the Secretary of the Commission notified NYSEArca that, pursuant to 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82350 (Dec. 19, 2017), 82 FR 61100 (Dec. 26, 2017). 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82602 (Jan. 30, 2018), 83 FR 4941 (Feb. 2, 2018). 6 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). 7 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82939 (Mar. 23, 2018), 83 FR 13537 (Mar. 29, 2018). 8 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 83452 (June 15, 2018), 83 FR 28894 (June 21, 2018). 9 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 10 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 83904 (Aug. 22, 2018), 83 FR 43934 (Aug. 28, 2018) (SR– NYSEArca-2017–139) (‘‘Disapproval Order’’). 2 17 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commission Rule of Practice 431,11 the Commission would review the Division’s action pursuant to delegated authority and that the Division’s action pursuant to delegated authority had been automatically stayed.12 Accordingly, it is ordered, pursuant to Commission Rule of Practice 431, that by November 5, 2018, any party or other person may file a statement in support of, or in opposition to, the action made pursuant to delegated authority. It is further ordered that the order disapproving proposed rule change SR– NYSEArca–2017–139 shall remain in effect pending the Commission’s review. By the Commission. Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–22094 Filed 10–10–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Release No. 34–84368/October 4, 2018] In the Matter of the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; For an Order of Disapproval of Proposed Rule Change To List and Trade the Shares of the GraniteShares Bitcoin ETF and the GraniteShares Short Bitcoin ETF (File No. SR–CboeBZX–2018–001); Order Scheduling Filing of Statements on Review On January 5, 2018, Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (‘‘BZX’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the GraniteShares Bitcoin ETF and the GraniteShares Short Bitcoin ETF issued by the GraniteShares ETP Trust under BZX Rule 14.11(f)(4).3 The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on January 18, 2018.4 On February 22, 2018, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange Act, the Commission designated a longer 11 See 17 CFR 201.431(c). Letter from Secretary of the Commission to David De Gregorio, Senior Counsel, NYSE Group, Inc. (Aug. 23, 2018), available at https:// www.sec.gov/rules/sro/nysearca/2018/34-83904letter-from-secretary.pdf. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 On August 21, 2018, BZX filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposal, and on August 22, 2018, BZX filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposal. 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82484 (Jan. 11, 2018), 83 FR 2704 (Jan. 18, 2018). 12 See E:\FR\FM\11OCN1.SGM 11OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 197 (Thursday, October 11, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 51520]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22094]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-84369]


Securities Exchange Act of 1934

October 4, 2018.
    In the Matter of the NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Scheduling Filing of 
Statements on Review for an Order of Disapproval of Proposed Rule 
Change To List and Trade the Shares of the ProShares Bitcoin ETF and 
the ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF (File No. SR-NYSEArca-2017-139).
    On December 4, 2017, NYSE Arca Inc. (``NYSE Arca'') filed with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to 
Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act (``Exchange Act'') \1\ 
and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to list and trade 
shares of the ProShares Bitcoin ETF and the ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF 
issued by the ProShares Trust II under NYSE Arca Rule 8.200-E, 
Commentary .02. The proposed rule change was published for comment in 
the Federal Register on December 26, 2017.\3\
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82350 (Dec. 19, 
2017), 82 FR 61100 (Dec. 26, 2017).
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    On January 30, 2018, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange 
Act,\4\ the Commission designated a longer period within which to 
approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, 
or institute proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove 
the proposed rule change.\5\ On March 23, 2018, the Commission 
instituted proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act 
\6\ to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule 
change.\7\ On June 15, 2018, the Commission extended the period for 
consideration of the proposed rule change to August 23, 2018.\8\
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82602 (Jan. 30, 
2018), 83 FR 4941 (Feb. 2, 2018).
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82939 (Mar. 23, 
2018), 83 FR 13537 (Mar. 29, 2018).
    \8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 83452 (June 15, 
2018), 83 FR 28894 (June 21, 2018).
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    On August 22, 2018, the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant 
to delegated authority,\9\ issued an order disapproving the proposed 
rule change.\10\ On August 23, 2018, the Secretary of the Commission 
notified NYSEArca that, pursuant to Commission Rule of Practice 
431,\11\ the Commission would review the Division's action pursuant to 
delegated authority and that the Division's action pursuant to 
delegated authority had been automatically stayed.\12\
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    \9\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
    \10\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 83904 (Aug. 22, 
2018), 83 FR 43934 (Aug. 28, 2018) (SR-NYSEArca-2017-139) 
(``Disapproval Order'').
    \11\ See 17 CFR 201.431(c).
    \12\ See Letter from Secretary of the Commission to David De 
Gregorio, Senior Counsel, NYSE Group, Inc. (Aug. 23, 2018), 
available at https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/nysearca/2018/34-83904-letter-from-secretary.pdf.
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    Accordingly, it is ordered, pursuant to Commission Rule of Practice 
431, that by November 5, 2018, any party or other person may file a 
statement in support of, or in opposition to, the action made pursuant 
to delegated authority.
    It is further ordered that the order disapproving proposed rule 
change SR-NYSEArca-2017-139 shall remain in effect pending the 
Commission's review.

    By the Commission.
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-22094 Filed 10-10-18; 8:45 am]
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