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SEC appoints David Woodcock as new enforcement director amid concerns over previous lead, agency's crypto cases
The agency said David Woodcock would be the new director of the division of enforcement, touting his previous experience at the SEC.Woodcock doesn’t have clear crypto ties, but was previously director of the SEC’s Fort Worth office from 2011 to 2015, where the agency said he oversaw enforcement and examination lawyers, examiners, and accountants, and “oversaw investigations in nearly every major area of the SEC’s enforcement program.”
2026-04-09 02:45:00
SEC faces scrutiny as Justin Sun case dropped ahead of enforcement chief’s exit
U.S. lawmakers are requesting SEC records on enforcement decisions and internal communications since January 2025.SEC dropped Justin Sun’s case days before enforcement chief Margaret Ryan stepped down.Lawmakers raised concerns over possible political influence tied to Trump-linked crypto ventures.
2026-03-31 05:24:40
Senator raises alarm following former SEC enforcement lead's short tenure, decision to drop Justin Sun charges
In a letter on Monday, Sen. Richard Blumenthal asked for more information about former SEC Enforcement Director Margaret Ryan’s departure.Last week, Reuters reported Ryan wanted to delve more intensely into going after fraud charges that involved those in President Trump’s inner circle, but that Atkins and other top Republicans at the commission were opposed to it.
2026-03-31 05:04:00
