SEC enforcement actions dropped 30% under Paul Atkins: Report
The transition from Gary Gensler to Paul Atkins led to a significant decline in enforcement cases across the board, including those involving crypto companies.
Consulting company Cornerstone Research reported a significant drop in the number of enforcement actions implemented by the current leadership of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, compared to that under the previous administration.
In a report released on Wednesday, Cornerstone reported that, under SEC Chair Paul Atkins, the number of enforcement actions against public companies and their subsidiaries decreased by about 30% in fiscal year 2025 compared to those in fiscal year 2024.
The company said the data was “consistent with the general pattern for other fiscal years when the SEC administration changed,” referring to former Chair Gary Gensler.