Overview

• Ladan Stewart, known for her significant role in SEC's crypto enforcement, has joined White & Case LLP as a partner.
• Stewart's move marks a pivotal shift in the landscape of cryptocurrency litigation, signaling a potential change in the dynamic between regulators and the crypto industry.
• During her tenure at the SEC, Stewart led the creation of a specialized trial unit and was instrumental in high-profile cases against Ripple and Coinbase.
• At White & Case, Stewart aims to build a specialized practice focused on crypto and cyber defense, drawing on her extensive experience from the SEC.
• The transition raises questions about the future of cryptocurrency regulation and the evolving relationship between regulatory bodies and the crypto sector.