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    Paul Atkins

    Paul Atkins is Donald Trump’s pick to be the next Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a regulatory agency at the forefront of crypto oversight.

    Geoffrey Lyons

    By Geoffrey Lyons

    Published on Dec 20, 2024

    Last modified on Feb 26, 2026

    Paul Atkins is Donald Trump’s pick to be the next Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a regulatory agency at the forefront of crypto oversight.

    Aside from his career as a lawyer advising organizations on SEC rules, Atkins is co-chair of pro-crypto lobbying group Token Alliance.

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    Atkins at a glance

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    Why Atkins is good for crypto

    Pro-innovation

    During his SEC tenure, he fostered financial innovation while also prioritizing investor protection.

    Critic of overreach

    He favors fair and predictable rules over regulation by enforcement.

    Crypto proponent

    He has advised numerous crypto firms and is on record saying crypto is “really exciting”.

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    "We have a lot of work to do at the SEC to advance free markets, capital formation, investor choice, and innovation. I'm delighted that Paul Atkins will be returning to lead the effort. Having worked for him during his last stint at the agency, I cannot think of a better person for the job." - SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

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