$BTC Bitcoin-friendly Paul Atkins confirmed as new SEC chairman - Crypto policy enters a new era

Paul Atkins has been officially confirmed as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Senate rushed Atkins' confirmation just hours after the closing vote.

Atkins is known for his crypto-friendly approach and is expected to usher in rapid policy changes—including potential approvals for exchange-traded funds for XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin.

His appointment follows Trump's recent executive orders supporting digital assets and comes as Washington pivots from Gary Gensler's enforcement-heavy regime.

With Mark Ueda's term ending, Atkins now leads the most important crypto regulatory body—at a time when the industry is demanding clarity and momentum.$BTC