U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, known for prosecuting Sam Bankman-Fried, announced his resignation. Edward Y. Kim will succeed him in the Southern District of New York.
Edward Y. Kim steps up as Deputy US Attorney for New York’s Southern District amidst leadership changes and potential SEC Chair appointment of Jay Clayton, potentially affecting cryptocurrency regulation.
US Attorney handling Sam Bankman-Fried case to resign on Dec. 13; Edward Y. Kim will serve as acting head in New York until Trump's nominee is confirmed by the Senate.