Atkins Confirmed By U.S. Senate to Take Over SEC Formerly Run by Gensler


Atkins Confirmed By U.S. Senate to Take Over SEC Formerly Run by Gensler
Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins will be sworn in as the agency's next chair and will oversee future regulation for the crypto sector.
- The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of Paul Atkins to take over the chairmanship of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Atkins, a former Republican commissioner, was appointed by President Donald Trump and is widely expected to be supportive of crypto-friendly policies.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Nominated by former President Donald Trump, Atkins is anticipated to support crypto-friendly regulations in his new role.
Atkins, a former SEC Commissioner with a Republican background, will soon be officially sworn in to lead the SEC. His responsibilities will include overseeing regulations impacting the cryptocurrency sector.


With vast experience in financial policy both within government and as an external advisor, Atkins' confirmation was expected despite facing opposition from Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee during his approval process.