SEC Crypto Enforcement Actions Plunge 30% in Gensler’s Final Year

SEC Crypto Enforcement Actions Drop 30% in 2023, Marking Shift Under Gensler's Final Year

  • SEC’s cryptocurrency enforcement actions decreased 30% in 2023 compared to 2022.
  • Total of 33 crypto-related actions initiated in 2023, down from 47 in 2022.
  • Agency targeted 90 defendants in 2023, including 57 individuals and 33 firms.
  • Data comes from independent analysis by Cornerstone Research.
  • Decline occurred during final year of Gary Gensler’s chairmanship.

SEC Enforcement Activity Shows Marked Decline

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reduced its cryptocurrency enforcement actions by 30% in 2023, according to a new analysis by Cornerstone Research. The decline marks a significant shift in regulatory intensity during Gary Gensler’s final year as chairman.

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Enforcement Statistics Reveal New Patterns

The agency filed 33 crypto-related enforcement actions in 2023, a substantial decrease from the record-setting 47 actions in 2022, as detailed in Cornerstone’s January 23 report. Among the 90 total defendants and respondents charged, the SEC pursued cases against 57 individuals and 33 firms.

Historical Context and Implications

The reduction in enforcement actions follows a period of heightened regulatory scrutiny in the cryptocurrency sector. The 2022 peak of 47 actions represented the SEC’s most aggressive enforcement year in crypto markets, which included high-profile cases against major industry players. This decline in enforcement actions could indicate a shift in regulatory priorities or resource allocation within the SEC’s enforcement division.

The data suggests a potential recalibration of the SEC’s approach to cryptocurrency oversight, though the agency maintains its regulatory authority over digital assets that qualify as securities under the Howey Test – the Supreme Court’s standard for determining what constitutes an investment contract.

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