Crypto boss quits SEC after 9 years of service
David Hirsch, the director of crypto assets at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) enforcement division, has officially announced his resignation from the agency.
Hirsch, who began his career as a staff attorney at the SEC on June 17, announced on LinkedIn that he is finally leaving his post at the financial regulator after nearly nine years of service.
Hirsch leaves the SEC
Reflecting on his tenure at the SEC, Hirsch expressed great pride in the work of the agency's Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit.
“Last Friday was my last day with the SEC after 9 years. At that time, I had the opportunity to work on more complex, challenging investigations and cases than I ever imagined when I joined the agency as a staff attorney in the Fort Worth Regional Office.
Hirsch achieved his success through the collaborative efforts of his colleagues and the support of advisors, leaders and partners from various regulatory and law enforcement agencies.
“I am indebted to too many mentors, leaders, colleagues and friends to name here. And that includes incredible partners across state, federal and international regulators and law enforcement,” added Hirsch.
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Bail enforcement is a “team sport”.
“Security is a team sport,” the former SEC official said. Hirsch said it was true during his tenure and thanked his colleagues for their efforts towards the same goal.
The former SEC official said it was difficult to leave the agency, which has given them so much. Hirsch is excited for the next challenges that may come his way. However, the former official said he will take a break before announcing his next endeavor. he said:
“I look forward to sharing more about that soon, but right now I'm looking forward to vacation and traveling with my family before my son heads off to college in the fall.”
Hirsch has been an enforcement attorney for the SEC since 2015, starting his career in October 2022 as general manager of the agency's crypto asset and cyber units division. The official worked for the agency for eight years and 10 months before announcing his resignation.
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