Paul Atkins takes over as SEC chair today aiming to usher in new pro-crypto era
Paul Atkins officially took office as the 34th US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman on April 21.
This marks a return to the agency for Atkins, who previously served as an SEC Commissioner from 2002 to 2008 during the George W. Bush administration.
In his return to the SEC, Atkins stated that he was honored by President Donald Trump and the US Senate’s confidence in him. He pledged to uphold the agency’s mission to support capital formation, protect investors, and maintain fair and efficient markets.
He emphasized his commitment to making the US a top destination for global investment and promised to collaborate with other commissioners and SEC professionals to achieve that goal.
Turning point for crypto
Atkins is widely…
