SEC Deputy Director of Enforcement Sam Waldon resigns
Waldon’s exit comes as the U.S. securities regulator faces continuing challenges overseeing the cryptocurrency sector and marks a leadership change in its enforcement division.
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An official SEC announcement titled 'SEC Announces Departure of Principal Deputy Director of Enforcement Sam Waldon' was distributed via TMX Newsfile on July 22, 2026, and independently reported by Cointelegraph and Mondo Visione (Exchange News), plus Scott Melker. These state Waldon will leave the agency on July 31, 2026 after more than 14 years, with Osman Nawaz succeeding him. A prior SEC release confirms Waldon's senior enforcement role. The claim's characterization ('resigns'/'Deputy Director of Enforcement') matches this departure, though the exact effective date is July 31 and his precise title is Principal Deputy Director.
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