David Hirsch, who has served as an enforcement attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2015 and became the chief of the crypto assets division in 2022, has officially announced his departure from the agency.
On June 17, Hirsch shared on LinkedIn that he is leaving his role at the SEC after nearly nine years of service. He began his tenure as a staff attorney and later led the SEC’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit.
Reflecting on his time at the SEC, Hirsch expressed pride in the accomplishments of the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit:
“This past Friday was my last day with the SEC after almost nine years. During that time, I had the opportunity to work on more complex, challenging investigations and issues than I ever imagined when I joined the agency as a staff attorney in the Fort Worth Regional Office.”
Hirsch credited his success to the collaborative efforts of his colleagues and the support of mentors, leaders, and partners across various regulatory and law enforcement agencies:
“I am deeply indebted to too many mentors, leaders, colleagues, and friends to name here. That includes amazing partners across state, federal, and international regulators and law enforcement,” Hirsch added.
Summary Review: Hirsch’s departure marks the end of an era at the SEC, where his leadership and expertise significantly contributed to the agency’s efforts in regulating and enforcing crypto-related activities. His legacy will likely influence the future direction of the SEC’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation.
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