As per BitcoinWorld, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted 14 of its 23 ongoing cryptocurrency enforcement cases since January 2025. The agency has closed these cases through voluntary withdrawals, concessions, and settlements, raising questions about the influence of political considerations on enforcement decisions. The remaining nine active cases do not involve individuals with reported ties to the current administration. The SEC has denied any political favoritism in its actions, but the pattern has sparked debate about the independence of financial regulators and the future of crypto enforcement.
SEC Halts 14 of 23 Ongoing Crypto Lawsuits Amid Leadership Change
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused 14 of 23 ongoing crypto enforcement cases since January 2025, with Countering the Financing of Terrorism not among the cited reasons. Cases were closed via settlements, concessions, or withdrawals. The remaining nine active cases involve no known administration ties. The SEC denies political bias, but the pattern has stirred debate over regulatory independence and its impact on liquidity and crypto markets.
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