Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – David Hirsch, the head of the Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit in the Enforcement Division of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has tendered his resignation
He also announced his resignation on LinkedIn. 1
He joined the SEC as a staff attorney in the Fort Worth Regional Office. Before his presence at the SEC, he worked as a member of the legal advisory board at the NYU Center. His next step in resigning from such a prominent agency has not yet been revealed.
This is his resignation announcement posted on LinedIn:
“ This past Friday was my last day with the SEC after almost 9 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. I’m particularly proud of the historic work done by the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit team I had the privilege to lead.
I am deeply indebted to too many mentors, leaders, colleagues and friends to name here. And that includes amazing partners across state, federal and international regulators and law enforcement. As I often say, securities enforcement is a team sport, and that was certainly true throughout my tenure. Every success I was a part of was the direct result of collaboration and combined efforts towards a common goal. Thanks to all of you!
While it is hard to leave an agency that has given me so much, I am very excited for the next set of challenges. I look forward to sharing more about that soon, but for now, I’m excited for a break and travel with my family before my son heads to college in the fall.”
