Paul Atkins was sworn in as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman on April 21, 2025, following a Senate confirmation vote of 52-44 on April 9, 2025. Nominated by President Donald Trump, Atkins, a former SEC commissioner (2002-2008), is known for his business-friendly and pro-cryptocurrency stance. He replaces acting Chairman Mark Uyeda and succeeds Gary Gensler, whose tenure was marked by aggressive enforcement, particularly against crypto exchanges. Atkins has stated his top priority is to provide a "firm regulatory foundation for digital assets" through a rational and principled approach. His leadership is expected to reduce corporate disclosure requirements, scale back enforcement, and foster a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment.

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