SEC Files 348 Enforcement Actions in FY2026, Down 23.7%

Cointime reports: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission brought 348 enforcement actions in fiscal year 2026, down 23.7% from 456 the prior year and the lowest since 1991. The year’s cases included alleged crypto fraud, with three purported crypto trading platforms and four investment clubs accused of defrauding investors of at least $14 million, and a bitcoin mining company founder charged with misappropriating $48.5 million. Standalone actions fell to 235 from 303 in Chairman Paul Atkins’ first full fiscal year.