Cornerstone Research, a financial insight firm, has released a new report that claims Gary Gensler was able to slow down enforcement of crypto laws in his last year as U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair.
The Cornerstone Report titled SEC Cryptocurrency Enforcement shows that the crypto enforcement dropped significantly in the final year of Gensler’s tenure.
“After reaching the highest number of cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions in 2023, the SEC brought a total of 33 actions in 2024, a 30% decrease from the year prior. The SEC brought half of its actions in October and September…
In 2024, the SEC brought 33 cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions against 90 defendants or respondents. These actions included 25 litigations, and 8 administrative proceedings. Most frequently, fraud and unregistered offerings were alleged. In 2024, out of 33 enforcement actions, 73% were based on allegations of fraud. 58% alleged a violation involving unregistered security offerings, while 39% claimed both .”
Cornerstone estimates that 50% of enforcement actions will occur in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The SEC has a new record for the amount of penalties it imposes on crypto companies, even though enforcement actions have fallen.
The SEC received a settlement totaling $4.55 Billion in 2024. Of this amount, $4.05 Billion was disgorgement, and the remaining $4.05Billion included pre-judgment interests. This was the largest monetary penalty ever imposed in a cryptocurrency-related enforcement action.”
Mark T. Uyeda was appointed as acting chairman of the SEC by President Trump three days ago.
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