Trump Nominates Paul Atkins As SEC Chair, Emphasizing Digital Assets As Key To ‘Making America Greater’
Posted On December 4, 2024
President-elect Donald J. Trump on Thursday announced Paul Atkins as his nominee to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Known for his regulatory pragmatism and expertise in financial markets, Atkins’ nomination signals a potentially transformative shift in the agency’s approach to digital assets.
“Paul is a proven leader for common-sense regulations,” Trump stated in his announcement. “He also recognizes that digital assets and other innovations are crucial to Making America Greater than Ever Before.”
This emphasis on digital innovation aligns with Atkins’ previous statements, where he described Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a “revolutionary technology” that should not …
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