SEC enforcement actions fell 24%, with crypto cases still in the spotlight. That is a lighter regulatory tape overall, not a green light: the SEC is signaling where its remaining attention sits, so cr

What happened: The SEC filed 348 enforcement actions in fiscal 2026, down 23.7% from 456 a year earlier. Cases included alleged crypto fraud and failures in FTX's audits. Key numbers: 348 actions in fiscal 2026 vs 456 a year earlier. Standalone actions fell to 235 from 303. Why it matters: The 348 actions were the fewest since 1991, per a Reuters review of SEC records, in Chair Paul Atkins' first full fiscal year. The SEC said its new enforcement analytics office uses blockchain and financial-flow analysis to detect potential misconduct earlier.

The SEC filed 348 enforcement actions in fiscal 2026, down 23.7% from 456 a year earlier. Cases included alleged crypto fraud and failures in FTX's audits.

The 348 actions were the fewest since 1991, per a Reuters review of SEC records, in Chair Paul Atkins' first full fiscal year. The SEC said its new enforcement analytics office uses blockchain and financial-flow analysis to detect potential misconduct earlier.