Crypto Industry To Face More Enforcement Amid Banks Crisis

U.S. SEC also tabled the congressional budget for the Fiscal Year 2024, where the U.S. Chair Gary Gensler asked for $2.436 billion in funds.
By Ashish Kumar
Updated May 16, 2025
Bank Run: Bitcoin Bull Says NYCB on Brink of Bankruptcy After Downgrade And Lawsuit

Crypto News: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been after the digital asset industry alleging a lack of fundamental disclosures. However, it is expected the commission’s scrutiny of the crypto market might pick up pace ahead.

Advertisement
Advertisement

U.S. SEC Looks To Increase Its Budget

The U.S. SEC presented the Annual performance report for the Fiscal Year 2022 in front of Congress. The agency stated that over the last five years, the nation has registered a substantial increase in the space of crypto markets. The investors are actively placing their hard earned assets at risk in a very highly speculative asset class.

However, the U.S. SEC also tabled the congressional budget for the Fiscal Year 2024, where the U.S. Chair Gary Gensler asked for $2.436 billion in funds. As per reports, the U.S. SEC asked for $2.149 billion in the prior fiscal year.

Coinbase Challenges US SEC “Regulation By Enforcement” As Crypto Recovers| Read More Here

Eleanor Terrett, a Fox Business journalist, mentioned that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has requested $411 million, an increase from last year’s $365 million proposal. She added that the CFTC has to compete with other central agencies for the budget. Meanwhile, the U.S. SEC chair claims that they are budget neutral while the agency reported an under collection of their 31 fees by $414 million. Read More Crypto News Here…

Advertisement
Advertisement

Gary Gensler Aims To Pace Up Crypto Enforcement

The agency in its report mentioned that they will work to ensure issuers, intermediaries and tokens comes into compliance and they will not hesitate to utilize any required tool to root out any non compliance.

Gary Gensler’s emphasized its intention to increase the enforcement around the crypto industry. In order to pace up legal action, the commission is asking for more funds to hire extra staff for its digital asset enforcement squad. It is important to note that this squad has doubled in size in just a year.

Advertisement
Ashish Kumar
Ashish believes in Decentralisation and has a keen interest in evolving Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrency ecosystem, and NFTs. He aims to create awareness around the growing Crypto industry through his writings and analysis. When he is not writing, he is playing video games, watching some thriller movie, or is out for some outdoor sports. Reach me at [email protected]
Why trust CoinGape: CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journalists and analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.
Investment disclaimer: The content reflects the author’s personal views and current market conditions. Please conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies, as neither the author nor the publication is responsible for any financial losses.
Ad Disclosure: This site may feature sponsored content and affiliate links. All advertisements are clearly labeled, and ad partners have no influence over our editorial content.