SEC significantly reduced cryptocurrency cases during Trump administration
Since January 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused, closed, or dismissed approximately 60% of cases against cryptocurrency companies. The New York Times reports this, noting that in other areas of financial regulation, the share of closed cases is considerably lower.
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Among the most high-profile cases paused or closed are investigations into Ripple and Binance. Journalists also point out that the SEC no longer pursues active cases against companies publicly linked to the president or his circle.
This may indicate a shift in the regulator’s priorities, although the SEC denies accusations of political selectivity, insisting their decisions are based solely on legal grounds.
