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Enforcement actions decline as rulemaking takes priority
Regulators are shifting resources from litigation toward formal guidance.
By Priya Raman · Staff reporter · Jul 27, 2026 · 5 min read

The number of new enforcement matters fell for a second consecutive quarter.
Officials say clearer registration pathways reduce the need for case-by-case actions.
Consumer advocates warn that fraud enforcement should not slow alongside it.
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