SEC enforcement actions fall 24%, crypto cases in spotlight
Summary
The SEC filed 348 enforcement actions in fiscal 2026, down 23.7% from the prior year and the lowest total since 1991. Cases included alleged crypto fraud involving at least $14 million, a Bitcoin mining founder accused of misappropriating $48.5 million, and actions tied to FTX audits, CryptoFX and BitConnect. Crypto enforcement had also fallen to 13 cases in 2025 from 33 in 2024. The agency said it is using blockchain and financial-flow analysis to detect misconduct.
