{"id":828627,"date":"2025-02-21T08:11:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T14:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/21\/just-in-sec-launches-new-unit-to-tackle-fraud-in-ai-blockchain-and-crypto\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T08:11:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T14:11:33","slug":"just-in-sec-launches-new-unit-to-tackle-fraud-in-ai-blockchain-and-crypto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/21\/just-in-sec-launches-new-unit-to-tackle-fraud-in-ai-blockchain-and-crypto\/","title":{"rendered":"Just In: SEC Launches New Unit to Tackle Fraud in AI, Blockchain, and Crypto"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"main\" id=\"main-content-row\">\n<article id=\"the-post\" data-post-url=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/just-in-sec-launches-unit-to-tackle-fraud-in-ai-blockchain-and-crypto\/\" data-post-title=\"Just In: SEC Launches New Unit to Tackle Fraud in AI, Blockchain, and Crypto\" data-post-edit=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=422595&#038;action=edit\">\n<div>\n<figure><img width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04193259\/SECs-New-Rules-Will-Crypto-Firms-Face-Fewer-Crackdowns-Now-1.webp\" alt data-main-img=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20628'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04193259\/SECs-New-Rules-Will-Crypto-Firms-Face-Fewer-Crackdowns-Now-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04193259\/SECs-New-Rules-Will-Crypto-Firms-Face-Fewer-Crackdowns-Now-1-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04193259\/SECs-New-Rules-Will-Crypto-Firms-Face-Fewer-Crackdowns-Now-1-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04193259\/SECs-New-Rules-Will-Crypto-Firms-Face-Fewer-Crackdowns-Now-1-768x402.webp 768w\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04193259\/SECs-New-Rules-Will-Crypto-Firms-Face-Fewer-Crackdowns-Now-1.webp\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up its game in the fight against cryptocurrency fraud. With scams, hacks, and cyber threats on the rise, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2025-42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">agency has launched<\/a> a new cyber unit to crack down on bad actors while keeping digital markets safe. Called the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), this team will focus on fraud linked to crypto, AI, and other cutting-edge technologies.<\/p>\n<p>But here\u2019s where things get interesting \u2013 unlike past SEC crackdowns, this unit isn\u2019t about labeling crypto as securities. Instead, it\u2019s targeting fraud tied to blockchain and digital assets.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Stronger Team to Fight Fraud<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The CETU, led by Laura D\u2019Allaird, replaces the former Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. It consists of around 30 fraud specialists and attorneys from different SEC offices.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>\u201cUnder Laura\u2019s leadership, this new unit will complement the work of the Crypto Task Force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce. Importantly, the new unit will also allow the SEC to deploy enforcement resources judiciously,\u201d stated Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-will-cetu-focus-on\"><strong>What Will CETU Focus On?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The SEC\u2019s new unit is designed to protect investors while allowing innovation to grow. It will focus on fraud involving emerging technologies such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI and machine learning scams<\/li>\n<li>Fraudulent activity on social media and the dark web<\/li>\n<li>Hacking and theft of private information<\/li>\n<li>Retail brokerage account takeovers<\/li>\n<li>Crypto and blockchain-related fraud<\/li>\n<li>Cybersecurity failures by regulated firms<\/li>\n<li>Misleading cybersecurity reports from public companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By tackling these threats, the SEC aims to create a safer market without slowing down technological advancements.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Shift in the SEC\u2019s Crypto Approach?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Uyeda noted that CETU will work alongside Commissioner <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/sec-commissioner-hester-peirce-announces-a-new-crypto-task-force-for-crypto-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hester Peirce\u2019s Crypto Task Force<\/a>, which focuses on clarifying which tokens should not be considered securities.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike previous SEC crackdowns, CETU seems less focused on treating most crypto projects as securities violations. Instead, it is targeting fraud involving blockchain technology and digital assets. This is a key shift from SEC Chair Gary Gensler\u2019s aggressive enforcement approach.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-trump-s-presidency-is-shaping-crypto-policy\"><strong>How Trump\u2019s Presidency Is Shaping Crypto Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, the SEC\u2019s regulation-by-enforcement strategy slowed the crypto industry\u2019s growth. But in 2025, with pro-crypto President Donald Trump in office, the SEC has started taking a more balanced approach.<\/p>\n<p>Since January, the SEC has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Removed restrictive accounting rules (<a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/sec-rescinds-sab-121-what-it-means-for-crypto-industry-and-bitcoin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAB 121<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Clarified how crypto assets should be classified<\/li>\n<li>Approved new spot crypto ETFs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These changes align with Trump\u2019s January 23 executive order, which pushes for better coordination among government agencies to support digital asset markets.<\/p>\n<p>With CETU\u2019s launch and Peirce\u2019s Crypto Task Force, the SEC appears to be moving towards a fairer regulatory approach that encourages growth while preventing fraud.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h5>Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!<\/h5>\n<p>Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-rocket-location-hash=\"02306a7c5870f672ec997ba4ae21255e\">\n<h2>We&#8217;d Love to Hear Your Thoughts on This Article!<\/h2>\n<div data-rocket-location-hash=\"dd8abe1d37fac047548390e440725d19\">\n<h4>Was this writing helpful?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/just-in-sec-launches-unit-to-tackle-fraud-in-ai-blockchain-and-crypto\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Nidhi Kolhapur<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up its game in the fight against cryptocurrency fraud. With scams, hacks, and cyber threats on the rise, the agency has launched a new cyber unit to crack down on bad actors while keeping digital markets safe. Called the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), this<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":828628,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2432,23401],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-828627","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-launches","category-tackle"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/828627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=828627"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/828627\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/828628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=828627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=828627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=828627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}