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Paul Atkins Moves Closer to SEC Leadership, Pledges Crypto-Friendly Agenda

Paul Atkins, who was nominated by President Trump to be the head of the SEC, went through an important Senate Banking Committee vote. He will now go to the full Senate for his confirmation. With his appointment, we can expect a policy shift encouraging more cryptocurrencies along with less regulation on finances.


Paul Atkins will be the next Chair of the U.S. SEC if he is confirmed. They held a 13-11 vote in favor of him at the Senate Banking Committee, so he will be the next chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The voting was painstakingly divided, with every Democrat opposing votes against the nominee, showcasing disagreements on the future of financial regulation.

Atkins, a former SEC commissioner in the George W. Bush administration, has called for deregulation and championed the cryptocurrency industry. The nomination will go to the full Senate, where everyone expects it to be confirmed in the Republican-controlled chamber.

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott said that Atkins’s extensive experience and commitment to clarifying regulation of digital assets deserve support. Senator Elizabeth Warren was one of the most vocal opponents who accused the Trump administration of trying to help wealthy crypto executives at the cost of investors through deregulation policies.

If he is approved, Atkins will take over from Acting Chair Mark Uyeda, who has already withdrawn a number of actions that the last government started. Several of the actions that targeted large crypto players drew criticism for being overly aggressive “regulation-by-enforcement.”

Atkins is against this and prefers to have a balanced regulatory framework for the crypto market rather than ‘regulation by enforcement.’ According to him, adequate guidance and efficient processes will promote innovation and investment in the industry.

Many in the industry and political establishment believe that his potential leadership could mark a significant shift in U.S. crypto policy. But it has also caused concern among lawmakers over potential conflicts of interest and another push to chip away at regulation.

Democrats had very strong objections, like the ties of the Trump administration with the crypto companies. However, the confirmation appears to be unequivocal. If confirmed, we expect him to steer the SEC away from intense regulatory activity related to digital assets.

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