SEC chairman warns of China-linked ramp-and-dump activity
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced enforcement actions against stocks it suspects are involved in "pump-and-dump" or "ramp-and-dump" schemes tied to foreign-based companies, including entities with operations in China. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said the agency is intensifying its crackdown on these manipulative practices to protect U.S. investors.In September 2025, the SEC announced the formation of a Cross-Border Task Force within its Division of Enforcement to investigate potential violations […]