regulationNovember 12, 2026
SEC Reports 348 Enforcement Actions and Increased Crypto Oversight
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published the results of its 2026 fiscal year. During this period, the regulator initiated 348 enforcement proceedings. Of these, 235 were standalone cases and 113 were follow-on administrative proceedings.
According to the report, the SEC obtained monetary recoveries totaling $1.095 billion. Penalties accounted for $343 million, while disgorgement and interest made up $752 million.
For someone who holds or exchanges cryptocurrency, this means the U.S. regulator continues to actively pursue enforcement, including in relation to crypto.