Paul Atkins


Policy

U.S. SEC Nominee Atkins Gets Confirmation Nod From Senate Banking Committee

The panel voted to advance the confirmations of Paul Atkins to run the SEC and Jonathan Gould to lead the OCC, both of which would have a big say in crypto.

Paul Atkins (Senate Banking Committee)

Policy

Trump's Pick to Run SEC Paul Atkins Promises New Crypto Stance, Gets Few Questions

Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins testified in a confirmation hearing beside Trump's OCC nominee, Jonathan Gould, though crypto wasn't a central topic.

Paul Atkins (Senate Banking Committee)

Policy

Trump SEC Pick Paul Atkins’ Crypto Ties Draw Sen. Warren’s Ire Ahead of Confirmation Hearing

In a recent financial disclosure, Atkins admitted to owning up to $6 million in crypto-related assets.

Paul Atkins, Donald Trump's nominee for SEC chair, on the left (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Policy

New SEC Cyber Unit Closes Chapter on Agency's Crypto Enforcement Emphasis

The SEC's Republican leaders have shifted what had been a crypto-focused enforcement squad into a smaller group with a broader responsibility.

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News Analysis

Crypto's U.S. Banking Problem Likely Among the First Things Tackled Under Trump

From the debanking crisis to the SEC's crypto accounting standards, the blockade between the digital assets sector and banks may be an easy target.

SEC GOP contingent

Policy

Trump Names Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins as His Pick for Chair of the Agency

President-elect Donald Trump announced he would nominate Paul Atkins, a former SEC commissioner and current CEO of Patomak Global Partners, to run the SEC.

Paul Atkins and Christopher Cox

Videos

SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Reign in Crypto Exchanges With Tighter Scrutiny

Reacting to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler wanting greater regulatory scrutiny for crypto exchanges, former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins discusses whether exchanges indeed present an inherent danger to consumers. Plus, thoughts on U.S. crypto regulation under Gensler vs. former Chair Jay Clayton.

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Videos

What Regulations Could Have the Biggest Impact on the Crypto Industry?

Industry regulation advice from Patomak Global Partners CEO, and former SEC commissioner, Paul Atkins.

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