Posted 2/21/2024, 6:28:01 PM
SEC Crypto Chief Resigns to Join Law Firm Amid Shift on Bitcoin Rules
- Ladan Stewart, a leader of the SEC's Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, has resigned to join the law firm White & Case
- Stewart helped spearhead the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase alleging illegal token listings
- Legal experts believe Coinbase has a strong case for dismissal after Stewart's withdrawal
- Stewart will advise White & Case clients on crypto enforcement and regulation
- Her resignation comes as the SEC approves Bitcoin spot ETFs after initially resisting them