SEC's actual power is extremely limited. -- This is why e.g. with ICO scams you see them taking no action at all or imposing a fine that is just a cost-of-doin

SEC's actual power is extremely limited. -- This is why e.g. with ICO scams you see them taking no action at all or imposing a fine that is just a cost-of-doing-business percentage of what they took in from the general public, at least against ICOs that are wealthy enough to keep the SEC tied up in litigation.