Illustration of stacked regulatory documents representing SEC allegations involving false adviser filings

SEC Charges 38 Entities Over False Adviser Filings Used to Lure Retail Investors

WASHINGTON, August 27, 2026 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged 38 entities over alleged material misrepresentations in Forms ADV filed between 2025 and 2026, accusing them of using the filings to falsely portray themselves as legitimate advisory firms to U.S. investors.

SEC enforcement report signals shift in crypto regulatory approach

SEC Signals Crypto Enforcement Reset, Cites ‘Course Correction’ in FY2025 Results

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2026 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it made a “necessary course correction” in its approach to enforcing federal securities laws as they apply to crypto assets, as it released its fiscal year 2025 enforcement results on Tuesday, according to a press release.