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Paul Atkins officially confirms appointment as SEC Chairman, is the spring of U.S. financial regulation approaching?

On April 9, the U.S. Senate confirmed Paul Atkins' nomination as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a vote of 52 in favor and 44 against. Paul Atkins was nominated by President Trump and previously served as a commissioner of the SEC from 2002 to 2008 during the financial crisis.

Atkins founded a financial consulting firm, Patomak Global Partners, focused on regulatory compliance and risk management in 2009. Subsequently, he served as co-chair of the cryptocurrency advocacy organization Token Alliance from 2017 to 2024. Now, he will take the oath of office and succeed Mark Uyeda, who has been serving as the acting chairman of the SEC since January 20.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott expressed anticipation for Atkins' appointment, believing he will continue to maintain the SEC's friendly stance on cryptocurrency during the Trump administration. Scott stated that Atkins will bring clearer regulatory guidance to the digital asset space, fostering the robust development of U.S. innovation and ensuring its leading position in global competition.

During Trump's administration, the SEC established a cryptocurrency working group to provide industry consultation on regulatory issues and suspended several investigations and enforcement actions related to cryptocurrency initiated by the former SEC chair.

Moreover, during the Senate confirmation hearing in March, Atkins clearly stated that his top priority is to establish a solid, reasonable, coherent, and principled regulatory foundation for digital assets.

It is reported that the delay in Atkins' appointment was due to his marriage to a billionaire family, whose associated company, TAMKO Building Products, had revenue exceeding $1.2 billion last year.

Additionally, it is reported that the Atkins couple's assets amount to at least $327 million, with approximately $6 million invested in the cryptocurrency sector, involving crypto custody platforms like Anchorage Digital and Securitize.

According to incomplete statistics, former SEC Chairman Gensler initiated over 50 cryptocurrency lawsuits during his tenure. Now, with the policy direction shifting dramatically, does this indicate that the spring of U.S. cryptocurrency regulation is approaching? Currently, both Wall Street and the crypto community are closely watching every move of this new chairman.

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🤔JPMorgan CEO Dimon claims Bitcoin has no intrinsic value, but political changes may benefit cryptocurrencies

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon recently expressed his skepticism about Bitcoin in an interview with CBS News, stating that Bitcoin "has no intrinsic value in itself."

He noted the association of cryptocurrencies with illegal activities such as money laundering and human trafficking, which has tarnished their reputation. He bluntly stated, "I don’t feel good about Bitcoin." This is consistent with his long-standing views.

Nevertheless, Bitcoin’s price has doubled over the past year, partly due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and expectations of a more favorable regulatory environment under the Trump administration.

Dimon's criticism of Bitcoin is not new. In an interview with Bloomberg last April, he referred to Bitcoin as a "fraud" and a "Ponzi scheme."

Recently, he compared investing in Bitcoin to smoking, acknowledging personal freedom but opposing it. He said, "I appreciate your ability to buy or sell Bitcoin, just as I believe you have the right to smoke, but I don’t think you should smoke."

However, the political landscape is changing. The incoming Trump administration is expected to take steps to legalize digital assets. Trump has called himself the "crypto candidate" and has accepted campaign donations in various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Solana.

At a Bitcoin conference last July, Trump proposed establishing a national Bitcoin reserve and claimed that the U.S. must become the crypto capital to compete globally, especially against economic powerhouses like China.

In addition to discussing cryptocurrencies, Dimon also commented on Elon Musk's proposed government spending plan. Musk is now a significant ally of Trump, proposing substantial cuts to government spending and claiming he could reduce the budget by "at least $2 trillion." While Dimon supports improving government efficiency, he remains cautious about the feasibility of Musk's ambitious goals.

In summary, the future of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies remains uncertain, but the Trump administration's arrival could bring some changes. Let’s wait and see!

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Musk officially leaves the Trump administration, ending federal government reform mission

On May 29, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced via social media platform X that his term as a "special government employee" under the Trump administration is coming to an end, and he thanked the president for giving him the opportunity to push for government efficiency reforms. Shortly thereafter, a White House anonymous official also confirmed this news, stating that Musk's departure process will begin tonight local time.

Some analysts believe that Musk's departure was directly triggered by his differences with Trump on fiscal policy. Just one day before his departure, he publicly criticized Trump's promoted "Big and Beautiful Act" as a "massive spending bill," arguing that the bill increases the federal deficit and undermines the achievements of the government efficiency department (DOGE) he led. DOGE previously claimed to have cut $17.5 billion in government spending but has yet to reach the promised trillion-dollar target.

The market reacted positively, with some analysts suggesting this is Musk's "graceful exit," as Tesla shareholders especially welcome Musk's return to the company. During his tenure in the government efficiency department, Musk led a massive downsizing of federal agencies, including reducing the National Security Council from 300 to 50 staff members, but these radical reforms also sparked legal challenges and public controversies.

As his term ends, Musk stated he will refocus on business projects such as Tesla, SpaceX, and the X platform, while reducing political involvement. Observers point out that although this tech tycoon’s political attempts were brief, they deeply influenced the operation of the U.S. federal government, and the DOGE model he established may continue to have an impact.

Conclusion:

Musk's relatively short political career serves as a typical example of tech elites crossing into politics. Although his "streamlining government" reforms driven by entrepreneurial thinking have sparked controversy, they have provided a new perspective for improving the efficiency of federal agencies.

As this "Silicon Valley Iron Man" returns to the business realm, how his political legacy continues to influence the operational model in Washington remains to be seen.

Do you agree with Musk's approach of managing government operations like running a business? With his departure, will the reform effects initiated by his DOGE continue to last?

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