David Hirsch, a senior member of the SEC’s crypto oversight department, has resigned

06/18 00:24

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David Hirsch, a senior member of the cryptocurrency supervision department of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, announced on LinkedIn on Monday that he has resigned. Hirsch previously served as the head of the cryptocurrency assets and network department of the enforcement department of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In the post, David Hirsch stated that last Friday was my last day at the SEC after nearly 9 years of service. I am particularly proud of the historic work done by the team of the cryptocurrency assets and network department that I had the privilege to lead.

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