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SEC Crypto Enforcement Fines: How 2024 Saw a 3,018% Surge in Penalties

SEC Crypto Enforcement Fines: How 2024 Saw a 3,018% Surge in Penalties

SEC crypto fines surged 3,018% in 2024, hitting $4.98 billion - mostly from one $4.5 billion case. The agency shifted from quantity to impact, targeting unregistered securities and DeFi platforms with record penalties.