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Securities and Exchange Commission
Government Body · Federal Government · Financial Services
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent agency of the federal government established in the aftermath of the Wall Street crash of 1929. Its core mission is to protect investors, maintain fair and orderly markets, and enforce laws against market manipulation and securities fraud. The SEC oversees securities exchanges, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and public company disclosures across the United States.
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Trump's two top market regulators launch joint 'Project Crypto'
Agency directed by Chair Atkins to expand its existing 'Project Crypto' initiative into a joint regulatory effort with the CFTC.
Trump orders Labor Department to allow alternative assets in 401(k)s
Directed to consider revisions to accredited investor and qualified purchaser regulations to broaden retirement-saver access to alternative asset investments.
Trump's SEC ends Biden-era Ripple Labs crypto enforcement case
Agreed to dismiss its appeals of the $125 million fine and injunction, ending active litigation against Ripple Labs under the more crypto-friendly Trump-era SEC leadership.
SEC approves JBS NYSE listing after Pilgrim's $5M Trump donation
Approved JBS's long-pending application for a dual listing on the New York Stock Exchange in April 2025.
Trump's SEC pauses Gemini Trust enforcement lawsuit
Federal regulator that placed its enforcement lawsuit against Gemini Trust on hold in April 2025 under chairman Paul Atkins, who was appointed by President Trump.
SEC pauses Justin Sun securities fraud lawsuit
Agreed to pause an active securities fraud lawsuit against Justin Sun to explore a potential resolution, as part of a broader administration directive to ease crypto enforcement.
Trump's SEC closes Robinhood crypto investigation with no action
Closed its active investigation into Robinhood's crypto arm without bringing any enforcement action, following a Wells notice issued in May 2024.
Trump's SEC dismisses civil enforcement case against Coinbase
Filed the joint stipulation to dismiss the civil enforcement action against Coinbase at the direction of Acting Chairman Uyeda.
Trump's SEC crypto enforcement falls 60% in first year
Under Atkins's direction, initiated only 13 cryptocurrency enforcement actions in 2025 — a 60% drop from 2024 — and imposed $142 million in monetary penalties, less than 3% of the prior year's total.