Crypto firms expect Trump’s SEC to go easy on audit inspections
The Trump administration’s crypto-friendly approach has resulted in reduced oversight of the crypto industry, leading to criticism from advocates and lawmakers.
The SEC has changed its policies from strict enforcement of regulations to a business-friendly model in President Trump’s regime, and contrary to critics, the reduced oversight has not been unreasonably reserved for crypto firms.
The crypto regulatory environment under Trump’s administration
Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped or paused approximately 60% of the enforcement cases it had against crypto companies, according to reports from The New York Times.
On January 21, the SEC announced a…
