After a lengthy investigation, the SEC’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has concluded that former SEC official William Hinman did not violate any criminal conflict-of-interest laws related to his stance on Ethereum. The report, initiated by Empower Oversight following Hinman’s declaration in 2018 that Ethereum was not a security, addressed whether he had financial ties with the company’s legal representation during his decision. However, this investigation only answered one specific question: did Hinman commit any criminal conflict-of-interest violations? The OIG concluded no. Nevertheless, Empower Oversight argues the investigation fell short by overlooking broader issues concerning SEC transparency and cryptocurrency enforcement decisions. They maintain that a deeper exploration of these points is crucial for restoring public trust in the agency.