On 11 June 2024, the SEC announced charges against activist short selling hedge fund.

• SEC fined Anson Funds Management, LP and Anson Advisors, Inc. in connection with their work with activist short selling publishers who issued articles presenting bearish views of target securities.
• Anson Advisors agreed to pay civil money penalties of $1,000,000, and Anson Funds agreed to pay civil money penalties of $1,250,000.