Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe 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 Make Permanent the Operation of Its Flexible Exchange Options Pilot Program Regarding Permissible Settlement Values for FLEX Index Options, 68236-68237 [2023-21782]

Download as PDF 68236 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 190 / Tuesday, October 3, 2023 / Notices • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include file number SR– NASDAQ–2023–035 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to file number SR–NASDAQ–2023–035. 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 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. Do not include personal identifiable information in submissions; you should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. We may redact in part or withhold entirely from publication submitted material that is obscene or subject to copyright protection. All submissions should refer to file number SR–NASDAQ–2023–035 and should be submitted on or before October 24, 2023. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.63 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–21788 Filed 10–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION rule change (File No. SR–CboeBZX– 2023–069). [Release No. 34–98566; File No. SR– CboeBZX–2023–069] For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.6 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change To List and Trade Shares of the VanEck Ethereum ETF Under BZX Rule 14.11(e)(4), CommodityBased Trust Shares On September 6, 2023, 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 the VanEck Ethereum ETF under BZX Rule 14.11(e)(4), Commodity-Based Trust Shares. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on September 26, 2023.3 The Commission has received no comments on the proposal. Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 4 provides that within 45 days of the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or as to which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The 45th day after publication of the notice for this proposed rule change is November 10, 2023. The Commission is extending this 45-day time period. The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change and the issues raised therein. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,5 designates December 25, 2023, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove, the proposed U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 98457 (Sept. 20, 2023), 88 FR 66076. 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 2 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:04 Oct 02, 2023 Jkt 262001 BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION September 27, 2023. 1 15 63 17 [FR Doc. 2023–21791 Filed 10–2–23; 8:45 am] PO 00000 Frm 00143 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Release No. 34–98557 File No. SR–CBOE– 2023–018] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe 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 Make Permanent the Operation of Its Flexible Exchange Options Pilot Program Regarding Permissible Settlement Values for FLEX Index Options September 27, 2023. On April 10, 2023, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (‘‘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 make permanent the operation of its Flexible Exchange Options (‘‘FLEX Options’’) pilot program (‘‘Pilot Program’’) regarding permissible exercise settlement values for FLEX Index Options. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on April 28, 2023.3 On June 8, 2023, 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 July 19, 2023, the Commission instituted proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act 6 to 6 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(31). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 97368 (April 24, 2023), 88 FR 26353, (April 28, 2023) (‘‘Notice’’). 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 97672 (June 8, 2023), 88 FR 38930 (June 14, 2023). The Commission designated July 20, 2023, as the date by which it should approve, disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove the proposed rule change. 6 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). 1 15 E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 190 / Tuesday, October 3, 2023 / Notices determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change.7 Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 8 provides that, after initiating 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 the 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 proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on April 28, 2023.9 The 180th day after publication of the Notice is October 25, 2023. The Commission is extending the time period for approving or disapproving the proposed rule change for an additional 60 days. The Commission finds that it is 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 the proposed rule change. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,10 designates December 24, 2023, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve or disapprove the proposed rule change (File No. SR– CBOE–2023–018). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.11 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–21782 Filed 10–2–23; 8:45 am] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 7 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 97950 (July 19, 2023), 88 FR 47930 (July 25, 2023). 8 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 9 See Notice, supra Note 3. 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 11 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(57). VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:04 Oct 02, 2023 Jkt 262001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–98568; File No. SR–BOX– 2023–20] Self-Regulatory Organizations; BOX Exchange LLC; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change To Adopt Rules To Govern FLEX Equity Options and a New Order Type To Trade FLEX Equity Options on the BOX Trading Floor 68237 which the Commission shall either approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove, the proposed rule change (File No. SR–BOX–2023–20). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.6 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–21793 Filed 10–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P September 27, 2023. On September 1, 2023, BOX Exchange LLC (the ‘‘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 adopt Rules 5055 and 7605 which, among other applicable rules, will govern the trading of flexible exchange equity options (‘‘FLEX Equity Options’’) on the BOX Trading Floor, and make related changes to Rules 100 (Definitions), 7620 (Accommodation Transactions), and 12140 (Imposition of Fines for Minor Rule Violations). The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on September 19, 2023.3 Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 4 provides that, within 45 days of the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding, or as to which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The 45th day after publication of the notice for this proposed rule change is November 3, 2023. The Commission is extending this 45-day time period. The Commission finds that it is appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,5 designates December 18, 2023, as the date by 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 98380 (September 13, 2023), 88 FR 64482. 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 5 Id. 2 17 PO 00000 Frm 00144 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–98571; File No. SR–CBOE– 2023–055] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Fees Schedule Relating to the Sale of OpenClose Volume Data September 27, 2023. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on September 25, 2023, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘Cboe Options’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘Cboe Options’’) proposes to amend its Fees Schedule relating to the sale of Open-Close volume data. The text of the proposed rule change is provided in Exhibit 5. The text of the proposed rule change is also available on the Exchange’s website (https://www.cboe.com/ AboutCBOE/ CBOELegalRegulatoryHome.aspx), at the Exchange’s Office of the Secretary, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. 6 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(31). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 1 15 E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)]
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[Release No. 34-98557 File No. SR-CBOE-2023-018]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe 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 
Make Permanent the Operation of Its Flexible Exchange Options Pilot 
Program Regarding Permissible Settlement Values for FLEX Index Options

September 27, 2023.
    On April 10, 2023, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (``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 make permanent 
the operation of its Flexible Exchange Options (``FLEX Options'') pilot 
program (``Pilot Program'') regarding permissible exercise settlement 
values for FLEX Index Options. The proposed rule change was published 
for comment in the Federal Register on April 28, 2023.\3\ On June 8, 
2023, 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 July 
19, 2023, the Commission instituted proceedings under Section 
19(b)(2)(B) of the Act \6\ to

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determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change.\7\
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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. 97368 (April 24, 
2023), 88 FR 26353, (April 28, 2023) (``Notice'').
    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 97672 (June 8, 
2023), 88 FR 38930 (June 14, 2023). The Commission designated July 
20, 2023, as the date by which it should approve, disapprove, or 
institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove the 
proposed rule change.
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 97950 (July 19, 
2023), 88 FR 47930 (July 25, 2023).
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \8\ provides that, after initiating 
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 the 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 
proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register 
on April 28, 2023.\9\ The 180th day after publication of the Notice is 
October 25, 2023. The Commission is extending the time period for 
approving or disapproving the proposed rule change for an additional 60 
days.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \9\ See Notice, supra Note 3.
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    The Commission finds that it is 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 the 
proposed rule change. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 
19(b)(2) of the Act,\10\ designates December 24, 2023, as the date by 
which the Commission shall either approve or disapprove the proposed 
rule change (File No. SR-CBOE-2023-018).
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    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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Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-21782 Filed 10-2-23; 8:45 am]
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