Ladan Stewart, who led the SEC's cryptocurrency enforcement division and was instrumental in the June 2023 lawsuit against Coinbase, has left the regulatory body to join White & Case, a prominent law firm known for advising Fidelity on its bitcoin ETF. Stewart, an 8-year veteran of the SEC, played a key role in actions against notable entities like Coinbase, Ripple, FTX, and Terra. Her move is seen as a significant shift towards the private sector, where she aims to develop cryptocurrency and cyber defense practices. Stewart's departure and her statement that "crypto is here to stay" underscore the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulation and its growing acceptance.