Paul Atkins Officially Sworn In As SEC Chair, Here's What To Expect

Paul Atkins has formally taken office as the 34th Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The new pro-crypto SEC Chair is expected to hit the ground running with clear regulations in his second stint at the Commission.

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Paul Atkins Begins Tenure As New SEC Chair

According to an SEC press release, Paul Atkins has taken over the reins of control at the US SEC. Per the statement, Atkins has taken the oath of office as the 34th SEC Chair after an edgy wait.

Atkins earned a nomination by US President Trump in mid-January before clinching a US Senate confirmation as SEC chair. Following Atkins’ confirmation by the Senate, final paperwork and the Easter holidays delayed his assumption of office.

“I am honored by the trust and confidence President Trump and the Senate have placed in me to lead the SEC,” said Atkins.

Paul Atkins is making a return to the SEC after previously serving as a Commissioner between 2002 and 2008. Armed with decades of capital market experience, Atkins is pledging to maintain a “fair, orderly, and efficient market” with investors’ protection at the core.

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