Krutika Adani
Paul Atkins officially returned to the SEC as Chairman after being confirmed by the Senate earlier this month. A private Oval Office swearing-in with Trump is slated for Tuesday.
Atkins, known for supporting market-friendly regulation, is seen as a counterweight to the SEC's past aggressive enforcement stance on crypto.
With up to $6M invested in crypto ventures like Anchorage and Securitize, Atkins isn’t just regulating from the sidelines—he’s financially tied to the sector.
The crypto industry sees an ally in Atkins. Advocates hope for clearer rules on token classification, custody, and market oversight under his leadership.
As regulatory debates heat up in D.C., all eyes are on Atkins to strike a balance between innovation and investor protection in the digital finance era.