Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings to Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change To List and Trade Shares of the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust, 42035-42036 [2019-17591]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 159 / Friday, August 16, 2019 / Notices Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NYSEArca–2018–98 and should be submitted on or before September 6, 2019. V. Accelerated Approval of the Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 4 The Commission finds good cause to approve the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 4, prior to the thirtieth day after the date of publication of notice of the filing of Amendment No. 4 in the Federal Register. The Commission notes that Amendment No. 4 clarified the permitted investments of the Fund and the application of NYSE Arca Rule 8.600–E, Commentary .01 to the Fund’s investments. Amendment No. 4 also provided other clarifications and additional information to the proposed rule change. The changes and additional information in Amendment No. 4 assist the Commission in evaluating the Exchange’s proposal and in determining that the listing and trading of the Shares is consistent with the Act. Accordingly, the Commission finds good cause, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,49 to approve the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 4, on an accelerated basis. VI. Conclusion It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,50 that the proposed rule change (SR–NYSEArca– 2018–98), as modified by Amendment No. 4 thereto, be, and it hereby is, approved on an acceleratedbasis. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.51 Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–17593 Filed 8–15–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Sunshine Act Meetings Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, the Securities and TIME AND DATE: 49 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 50 Id. 51 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:10 Aug 15, 2019 Jkt 247001 Exchange Commission will hold an Open Meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE: The meeting will be held in Auditorium LL–002 at the Commission’s headquarters, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549. STATUS: This meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. (ET) and will be open to the public. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors will be subject to security checks. The meeting will be webcast on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. The Commission will consider whether to publish guidance regarding the proxy voting responsibilities of investment advisers under Rule 206(4)– 6 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and Form N–1A, Form N–2, Form N–3, and Form N–CSR under the Investment Company Act of 1940. 2. The Commission will consider whether to publish an interpretation and related guidance regarding the applicability of certain rules, which the Commission has promulgated under Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to proxy voting advice. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact Vanessa A. Countryman, Office of the Secretary, at (202) 551–5400. Dated: August 13, 2019. Vanessa A. Countryman, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–17687 Filed 8–14–19; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to list and trade shares of SolidX Bitcoin Shares issued by the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust under BZX Rule 14.11(e)(4), Commodity-Based Trust Shares. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on February 20, 2019.3 On March 29, 2019, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the 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 disapprove the proposed rule change.5 On May 20, 2019, the Commission instituted proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act 6 to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change.7 As of August 12, 2019, the Commission has received 38 comment letters on the proposed rule change.8 Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 9 provides that, after initiating disapproval proceedings, the Commission shall issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change not later than 180 days after the date of publication of notice of filing of the proposed rule change. The Commission may extend the period for issuing an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change, however, by not more than 60 days if the Commission determines that a longer period is appropriate and publishes the reasons for such determination. The date of publication of notice of filing of the proposed rule change was February 20, 2019. August 19, 2019, is 180 days from that date, and October 18, 2019, is 240 days from that date. The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 85119 (Feb. 13, 2019), 84 FR 5140 (Feb. 20, 2019). 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 85475 (Mar. 29, 2019), 84 FR 13345 (Apr. 4, 2019). 6 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). 7 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 85896 (May 20, 2019), 84 FR 24188 (May 24, 2019). Specifically, the Commission instituted proceedings to allow for additional analysis of the proposed rule change’s consistency with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act, which requires, among other things, that the rules of a national securities exchange be ‘‘designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade,’’ and ‘‘to protect investors and the public interest.’’ See id. at 24189 (citing 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5)). 8 Comments on the proposed rule change can be found at: https://www.sec.gov/comments/srcboebzx-2019-004/srcboebzx2019004.htm. 9 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 2 17 [Release No. 34–86630; File No. SR– CboeBZX–2019–004] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings to Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change To List and Trade Shares of the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust August 12, 2019. On January 30, 2019, Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (‘‘BZX’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42035 E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 42036 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 159 / Friday, August 16, 2019 / Notices so that it has sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,10 designates October 18, 2019, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve or disapprove the proposed rule change (File No. SR–CboeBZX–2019–004). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.11 Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–17591 Filed 8–15–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–86629; File No. SR– NYSEArca–2019–01] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, Relating to the Listing and Trading of Shares of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust Under NYSE Arca Rule 8.201–E August 12, 2019. khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES On January 28, 2019, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘‘NYSE Arca’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust under NYSE Arca Rule 8.201–E. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on February 15, 2019.3 On March 29, 2019, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the 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 disapprove the proposed rule change.5 On May 7, 2019, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change, which replaced and superseded the proposed 10 Id. 11 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(57). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 85093 (Feb. 11, 2019), 84 FR 4589 (Feb. 15, 2019). 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 85461 (Mar. 29, 2019), 84 FR 13339 (Apr. 4, 2019). 1 15 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:10 Aug 15, 2019 Jkt 247001 rule change as originally filed.6 On May 14, 2019, the Commission published Amendment No. 1 for notice and comment and instituted proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act 7 to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1.8 As of August 12, 2019, the Commission has received 50 comment letters on the proposed rule change.9 Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 10 provides that, after initiating disapproval proceedings, the Commission shall issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change not later than 180 days after the date of publication of notice of filing of the proposed rule change. The Commission may extend the period for issuing an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change, however, by not more than 60 days if the Commission determines that a longer period is appropriate and publishes the reasons for such determination. The date of publication of notice of filing of the proposed rule change was February 15, 2019. August 14, 2019, is 180 days from that date, and October 13, 2019, is 240 days from that date. The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,11 designates October 13, 2019, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve or disapprove the proposed rule change (File No. SR–NYSEArca–2019–01). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.12 6 Amendment No. 1 is available at: https:// www.sec.gov/comments/sr-nysearca-2019-01/ srnysearca201901-5461982-184967.pdf. 7 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). 8 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 85854 (May 14, 2019), 84 FR 23125 (May 21, 2019). Specifically, the Commission instituted proceedings to allow for additional analysis of the proposed rule change’s consistency with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act, which requires, among other things, that the rules of a national securities exchange be ‘‘designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade,’’ and ‘‘to protect investors and the public interest.’’ See id. at 23137 (citing 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5)). 9 Comments on the proposed rule change can be found at: https://www.sec.gov/comments/srnysearca-2019-01/srnysearca201901.htm. 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 11 Id. 12 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(57). PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–17590 Filed 8–15–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). ACTION: Notice of open Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time and agenda for the next meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF). The meeting is open to the public. DATES: Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at SBA Headquarters, 409 3rd Street SW, Eisenhower Conference Room B, Washington, DC 20416, and via webinar. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting is open to the public; however advance notice of attendance is requested. To RSVP and confirm attendance, the general public should email veteransbusiness@sba.gov with subject line—‘‘RSVP for September 4, 2019 IATF Public Meeting.’’ Anyone wishing to make comments to the Task Force must contact SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) no later than August 15, 2019 via email veteransbusiness@sba.gov, or via phone at (202) 205–6773. Comments for the record will be limited to five minutes to accommodate as many participants as possible. Special accommodation requests should also be directed to OVBD at (202) 205–6773 or veteransbusiness@ sba.gov. For more information on veteran owned small business programs, please visit www.sba.gov/ovbd. Skype for Business will be utilized for this meeting. Those wishing to attend via Skype should test their systems prior to the meeting to ensure access. Help for Skype can be found at https:// support.office.com/en-us/skype-forbusiness. Participants can join the Skype meeting at https://meet.lync.com/ sba123/csimms/9W78JWM0?sl=1. For those joining by teleconference call 1– 202–765–1264, Conference ID: 88227066#. Those attending the meeting are encouraged to arrive early to allow for SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Release No. 34-86630; File No. SR-CboeBZX-2019-004]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of 
Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings to 
Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change To 
List and Trade Shares of the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust

August 12, 2019.
    On January 30, 2019, Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (``BZX'' or 
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a 
proposed rule change to list and trade shares of SolidX Bitcoin Shares 
issued by the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust under BZX Rule 14.11(e)(4), 
Commodity-Based Trust Shares. The proposed rule change was published 
for comment in the Federal Register on February 20, 2019.\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. 85119 (Feb. 13, 
2019), 84 FR 5140 (Feb. 20, 2019).
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    On March 29, 2019, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the 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 disapprove the proposed rule 
change.\5\ On May 20, 2019, the Commission instituted proceedings under 
Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act \6\ to determine whether to approve or 
disapprove the proposed rule change.\7\ As of August 12, 2019, the 
Commission has received 38 comment letters on the proposed rule 
change.\8\
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 85475 (Mar. 29, 
2019), 84 FR 13345 (Apr. 4, 2019).
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 85896 (May 20, 
2019), 84 FR 24188 (May 24, 2019). Specifically, the Commission 
instituted proceedings to allow for additional analysis of the 
proposed rule change's consistency with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act, 
which requires, among other things, that the rules of a national 
securities exchange be ``designed to prevent fraudulent and 
manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable 
principles of trade,'' and ``to protect investors and the public 
interest.'' See id. at 24189 (citing 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5)).
    \8\ Comments on the proposed rule change can be found at: 
https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-cboebzx-2019-004/srcboebzx2019004.htm.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \9\ provides that, after initiating 
disapproval proceedings, the Commission shall issue an order approving 
or disapproving the proposed rule change not later than 180 days after 
the date of publication of notice of filing of the proposed rule 
change. The Commission may extend the period for issuing an order 
approving or disapproving the proposed rule change, however, by not 
more than 60 days if the Commission determines that a longer period is 
appropriate and publishes the reasons for such determination. The date 
of publication of notice of filing of the proposed rule change was 
February 20, 2019. August 19, 2019, is 180 days from that date, and 
October 18, 2019, is 240 days from that date.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
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    The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period 
within which to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed 
rule change

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so that it has sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change. 
Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the 
Act,\10\ designates October 18, 2019, as the date by which the 
Commission shall either approve or disapprove the proposed rule change 
(File No. SR-CboeBZX-2019-004).
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    \10\ Id.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
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    \11\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(57).
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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