Paul Atkins Confirmed as SEC Chair Under Trump

Krutika Adani

Senate Approves Paul Atkins as SEC Chair

  • In a 52-44 vote, the US Senate confirms pro-crypto nominee Paul Atkins to lead the SEC, signaling a major regulatory shift.

Who Is Paul Atkins?

  • A former SEC commissioner and founder of Patomak Global Partners, Atkins brings deep Wall Street ties and crypto advocacy experience.

A New Chapter for Crypto Regulation

  • Atkins vows a “coherent and principled” approach to digital asset rules—likely ending the SEC's aggressive crypto crackdown.

Disclosures Delayed His Confirmation

  • Atkins’ billionaire family ties and crypto investments raised eyebrows, but ultimately didn’t stop his Senate approval.

What’s Next for the SEC?

  • With Mark Uyeda stepping down, Atkins is expected to align the SEC with Trump’s crypto-forward agenda and boost US innovation.

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