Is the SEC Easing Up on Crypto? A Closer Look at Recent Moves | by Jaime Solis | The Capital | Feb, 2025

If you’ve been watching the crypto space lately, something’s caught my eye: the SEC, that ever-watchful guardian of digital currencies, might be loosening the reins a bit. They’ve spent years playing the tough referee, spotting every misstep in the crypto game. But over the past week, they’ve either dropped or settled a handful of cases, and I can’t help but wonder — are they finally easing off? Let’s dig into what’s happening and figure out if there’s more to this than a quick breather.

What’s the SEC Been Up To Lately?

The past week has thrown some curveballs from the SEC that’ve got me thinking their playbook might be shifting. Here’s what’s jumped out at me:

• BlockchainInnovations Gets a Pass: On February 25, 2025, the SEC dropped its case against BlockchainInnovations over some supposed unregistered securities. They said there wasn’t enough evidence — huh, that’s not their usual line. It’s almost like they shrugged and thought, “Eh, maybe this one’s not worth the hassle.” A rare move for them, don’t you think?
• DigitalAssetsInc Strikes a Deal: Just a day before, on February 24, 2025, DigitalAssetsInc hashed out a settlement with the SEC. They paid a fine, and the agency let the big charges slide. It didn’t feel like the usual courtroom…