David Hirsch, a former top official at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has denied reports that he would join Pump.fun, a platform that allows users to create cryptocurrency tokens. Despite initial speculation that he would lead the platform's trading division, Hirsch has categorically refuted these claims.

Hirsch's departure from the SEC after nearly a decade sparked speculation about his next career move. Binance News reported that he would join Pump.fun as trading director, fueling excitement and rumors within the crypto community. However, Hirsch swiftly dismissed these claims, stating that he has not announced his next role yet and it is not with Pump.fun or any other memecoin platform.

In a surprising move, Pump.fun embraced the news and announced that Hirsch had joined as its trading head, claiming that he realized his work was no longer fulfilling and needed a new chapter. The platform even joked that Hirsch would lead a new internal trading desk, launching over 1,000 coins per day. However, Hirsch's denial has put these claims to rest.

The news sparked mixed reactions within the crypto community, with some questioning the validity of the reports and others humorously embracing the rumors. One user even joked that Pump.fun should have gone for Gary Gensler, the current SEC chair, instead. Interestingly, 17 David Hirsch tokens were created on Pump.fun after the news.

In conclusion, David Hirsch has set the record straight on rumors of his involvement with Pump.fun. Despite the platform's attempts to humorously confirm the reports, Hirsch's denial has put the speculation to rest. As the crypto community continues to evolve, it remains to be seen what Hirsch's next move will be.