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 <li><strong>David Hirsch, SEC’s head of crypto enforcement, resigns after nearly a decade.</strong></li>
 <li><strong>His departure marks a significant shift in the SEC’s approach to crypto regulation.</strong></li>
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<p>David Hirsch, who led the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit within the Division of Enforcement, has resigned after nearly nine years of service. As shared by CNF, his departure <a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/bitcoin-and-xrp-set-to-explode-secs-head-of-crypto-asset-unit-david-hirsch-departs-after-nine-years/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">marks a significant change within the regulatory agency</a>.</p>
<p>Hirsch played a crucial role in overseeing and regulating the rapidly <a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/market-expert-predicts-50558-rally-in-price-of-ripple-xrp-but-rcof-could-get-there-sooner/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">evolving cryptocurrency market</a>. Announcing his resignation in a LinkedIn post, Hirsch concluded his tenure during which he led the digital asset enforcement team and tackled numerous high-profile cases in the crypto industry.</p>
<h2 id="hirsch-reflects-on-his-tenure">Hirsch Reflects on His Tenure</h2>
<p>In his farewell post, Hirsch expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work on various investigations and pride in leading the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit team. He thanked his mentors, colleagues, and partners across regulatory and law enforcement bodies for their support.</p>
<p>Following his resignation, rumors surfaced that Hirsch had joined Pump.fun, a memecoin launch platform, as head of trading. Hirsch quickly refuted these claims in a LinkedIn comment, calling them “false.” He also shared his future plans, mentioning a desire for new challenges and a break to travel with his family before his son starts college in the fall.</p>
<h2 id="sec-s-enforcement-approach-under-hirsch">SEC’s Enforcement Approach Under Hirsch</h2>
<p>Under Hirsch’s leadership, the <a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/ripple-us-congressman-declares-xrp-is-not-a-security/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SEC’s enforcement strategy</a> became notably more aggressive. Unlike its previous, more measured style that often led to settlements, the agency’s actions against digital asset companies under Hirsch frequently threatened their very existence, prompting many to contest the charges in court.</p>
<p>Notably, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is currently serving a four-month prison sentence in California for money laundering.</p>
<h2 id="ripple-xrp-market-update">Ripple (XRP) Market Update</h2>
<p>With Hirsch’s departure, questions are being raised about the impact on future regulation of crypto assets, including how this transition will influence the SEC’s policies under Chairman Gary Gensler. The crypto community is watching closely, hoping the SEC will not undermine the decentralization inherent in blockchain technologies with its regulatory interests.</p>
<p>The potential shift in compliance and law enforcement strategy within the crypto space could <a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/ripple-vs-sec-recap-latest-updates-and-market-impact/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">have significant implications</a> for both investors and companies. Ripple (XRP) currently trades at <strong>$0.4938</strong>, having surged by <span style="color: #008000;"><strong>1.06%</strong> </span>in the past day and <span style="color: #008000;"><strong>0.48%</strong></span> in the past week, reflecting the market’s reaction to regulatory uncertainties. <a target="_new" rel="noreferrer noopener">View XRP price chart below.</a></p>
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