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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

Enforcement actions decline as rulemaking takes priority

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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