This is misleading because at the same time hundreds of other types of crimes, violent and non-violent could also result in the death penalty. Not to mention t

This is misleading because at the same time hundreds of other types of crimes, violent and non-violent could also result in the death penalty. Not to mention that was centuries ago and circumstances were very different. What punishment has completely stopped crime? No punishment can completely stop a crime from occurring, but the problem with insider trading is that the punishment doesn't even get back what was taken, so in a way you're rewarded, not punished.