Paul Atkins, confirmed on April 9, 2025, as the new head of the SEC, could revolutionize the crypto world! The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) is the US agency that regulates financial markets and protects investors, including in the crypto space. Unlike the former head Gary Gensler, who was tough on the industry, Atkins is a supporter of innovation. He has close ties to the past: he was co-chairman of the Token Alliance (a pro-crypto group), has invested in platforms that manage digital assets, and advised FTX before its collapse. Atkins, a fan of free markets and innovation, promises something different; we could see crypto ETFs approved more quickly, simpler rules, regulated stablecoins launched in the US, and lighter restrictions for listing tokens on exchanges. The US could become a crypto leader, but will it succeed in protecting investors as well?
