Caroline Crenshaw

SEC Reaches Controversial Settlement with Ripple Labs

2025-05-09 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The SEC settled a long-running enforcement action against Ripple Labs, agreeing to return $75 million of a $125 million fine and keeping $50 million, amid significant criticism from SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw about undermining investor protections.

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SEC Revokes Staff's Investigative Authority, Requiring Direct Commissioner Approval

2025-03-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The SEC’s Republican-controlled commission voted to revoke the enforcement division’s longstanding authority to independently launch formal investigations, requiring direct commissioner approval. This change potentially slows investigative processes and increases political oversight of …

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