SEC crypto asset enforcement chief David Hirsch introduced his departure from the company on June 17.
Hirsch stated he served on the company for nearly 9 years earlier than his exit. He stated he was “pleased with the historic work achieved by the Crypto Property and Cyber Unit staff [he] had the privilege to guide.”
Hirsch led the SEC’s Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit within the Division of Enforcement beginning in October 2022, throughout which the company undertook not less than 45 crypto circumstances.
Hirsch additionally served as an enforcement lawyer on the SEC’s Fort Price Regional Workplace between 2015 and the current. Between September 2020 and October 2022, he acted as counsel to SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, who’s famous for her essential stance on crypto.
Hirsch stated he would share extra about his future plans quickly after taking a private break.
Not shifting to Pump.enjoyable
In a false assertion, memecoin launchpad Pump.enjoyable claimed that Hirsch had joined the challenge after conversing with a staff member for months.
Pump.enjoyable additionally claimed that Hirsch had “launched over 100 cash.”
Hirsch denied the challenge’s assertion, stating:
“This declare by pumpdotfun is fake.”
Fox Enterprise reporter Eleanor Terrett known as the “stage of pretend information… cringe-worthy,” noting that SEC workers can not maintain crypto whereas serving on the company.
Mike Dalton
Earlier than transitioning to crypto writing in 2018, Mike studied library and knowledge sciences. Presently, he resides on Canada’s West Coast.
Assad Jafri
AJ, a passionate journalist since Yemen’s 2011 Arab Spring, has honed his expertise worldwide for over a decade. Specializing in monetary journalism, he now focuses on crypto reporting.
