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U.S. SEC Reports 456 Enforcement Actions in Fiscal 2025, Drops Seven Crypto Cases

On Oct. 7, Chair Paul Atkins said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (U.S. markets regulator) had moved away from regulation by enforcement and refocused on fraud, market manipulation, and investor protection.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Regulation by enforcement: A regulatory approach in which agencies shape industry behavior mainly through lawsuits and penalties rather than detailed rulemaking or formal guidance.
  • Market manipulation: Conduct that distorts market prices or trading activity, often through deceptive practices that can harm investors.
  • Enforcement action: A formal case or proceeding brought by a regulator to address alleged violations of securities or market rules.