SEC Crypto Enforcer David Hirsch Resigns

David Hirsch, the chief of the crypto asset and cyber unit in the SEC's Division of Enforcement, has left the agency after nearly 9 years. Hirsch, who led the SEC's enforcement efforts against cryptocurrency exchanges and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, announced his departure on LinkedIn. He expressed pride in the work done by his team, noting the agency's heavy litigation load and commitment to upholding securities laws. Hirsch did not disclose his future plans but hinted at sharing more information soon.