David Woodcock Named SEC Enforcement Chief as Agency Shifts Away From Gensler-Era Crypto Crackdown
By Jamie Redman
The U.S. SEC appointed David Woodcock as Director of its Division of Enforcement, effective May 4, 2026, succeeding acting director Sam Waldon. Woodcock previously led the SEC’s Fort Worth Regional Office. The move signals a shift away from the aggressive crypto enforcement policies of the Gensler era.
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