
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry levied more than $7.42 billion in fines against crypto firms and individuals from 2013 to 2024, according to a study.
The federal regulatory agency issued $4.68 billion in fines in 2024 alone, marking a stunning 3,018% change from last year when about $150 million in fines were levied, according to an analysis by Social Capital Markets.