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Brattle Report: SEC Enforcement Fell 57% in FY26 Despite September Pickup

  • —308 SEC actions in FY26 vs. 710 average across FY18–FY25
  • —H2 FY26 saw 215 actions, including 99 in September alone
  • —Securities offerings and delinquent filings each made up 21.4% of cases
  • —Brattle projects 350–450 actions in FY27, still below historical norms
Why it matters: Weaker SEC enforcement eases regulatory pressure on crypto, though a partial FY27 rebound could revive litigation risk.
Source: PR Newswire Blockchain
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