Ex-SEC acting chair: Agency dropped crypto cases to avoid issues with credibility

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What happened

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said that the agency dropped many cases against crypto companies in early 2025 to avoid potential credibility problems in court.

Key facts

  • SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said that the agency dropped many cases against crypto companies in early 2025 to avoid potential credibility problems in court.
  • Reported by Cointelegraph and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:47:52 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  4. $228B Raiffeisen Bank Opens Crypto Door to 18 Million Customers

  5. Ex-SEC acting chair: Agency dropped crypto cases to avoid issues with credibility

  6. Bitmex Crypto Exchange Closes; Funds Left Behind Face New Account Fees

  7. iPhone Crypto App Hides Malicious Code as Attacker Wallet Nets $580K

Sources

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