Ex-SEC boss Jay Clayton sworn in as interim Manhattan US attorney

Jay Clayton Steps In as Acting US Attorney for SDNY

Jay Clayton, who previously led the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from 2017 to 2020, has taken on a new role as the temporary US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY).

Crypto community wary as former SEC head takes over Wall Street jurisdiction

Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Jay Clayton has taken office as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Clayton confirmed his assumption of the role in a statement published on the US Attorney’s website. According to Clayton , the opportunity to serve in t...

Jay Clayton Takes Helm at SDNY, Returning to Government With Crypto Record in Tow - WorldNL Magazine

In brief Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton has assumed the role of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a key post with jurisdiction over Wall Street. At the SEC, Clayton led 57 crypto-related enforcement actions, including the Ripple case, and later advised crypto firms after stepping down. His appointment comes as the SEC moves toward a resolution in the Ripple case, which Clayton initiated in 2020. Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton o…

Jay Clayton Takes Helm at SDNY, Returning to Government With Crypto Record in Tow

Jay Clayton takes charge of Wall Street’s most powerful prosecutor's office, bringing a controversial crypto enforcement record and deep ties to the financial sector.

Jay Clayton, Former SEC Chair, Takes Oath as Interim US Attorney for Manhattan

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to Serve as Interim Manhattan U.S. Attorney In a surprising turn of events, former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton has been appointed as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, commonly known as the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office. Clayton’s appointment comes after the resignation of Craig Carpenito. Clayton, who served as the SEC Chair from May 2017 to December 20…

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton sworn in as interim US attorney for Manhattan

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton confirmed that he has been appointed as the interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York after the …