Tag: Stephen M Kohn

Plunging Payouts: Do the 2025 SEC and CFTC Whistleblower Reports Signal a Paradigm Shift in Enforcement?

The recently released 2025 whistleblower reports from the SEC and CFTC reveal a dramatic decline in both the volume and value of awards granted. As payouts shrink to levels not seen in years, we analyze whether this staggering drop reflects a temporary administrative bottleneck or a fundamental shift in regulatory and compliance priorities under the Trump administration.