The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused 14 out of 23 ongoing cryptocurrency enforcement cases since January 2025. These cases were resolved through settlements, concessions, or withdrawals, with no mention of Countering the Financing of Terrorism as a reason for the closures. The remaining nine active cases reportedly have no connections to the current administration. The SEC has denied any political bias in its decision-making process. However, the pattern of case closures has sparked discussions about the agency's regulatory independence and its potential effects on liquidity and the broader cryptocurrency markets.