The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its lawsuit against Binance, a surprising move that marks a significant shift in U.S. crypto regulation. This dismissal, announced by Commissioner Hester Peirce during an event in Las Vegas, signals a potential easing of enforcement actions and could impact market dynamics. Initially filed as part of the SEC’s historically strict regulatory approach, the case is dismissed with prejudice, preventing any future re-filing. This decision follows broader policy changes under the Trump administration that included forming a new crypto task force. The SEC’s recent move to dismiss cases against other entities has also eased enforcement actions.