Paul Atkins

The past week was a roller coaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) experienced significant surges, hinting at a potential bullish momentum. Meanwhile, Bitcoin mining costs...

New Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins indicated a friendlier approach toward cryptocurrency during his tenure on Friday, highlighting the need for a clear regulatory policy to help the industry thrive in the U.S. What Happened: During the cryptocurrency task force roundtable,...

Paul Atkins, former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) member and President Donald Trump‘s nominee to head the agency, has pledged a new approach towards crypto regulation. What Happened: Atkins’ stance on crypto regulation marks a departure from his predecessor,...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) raised questions about Paul Atkins’ connections to the cryptocurrency industry that she believes could pose conflicts of interest if he is confirmed as SEC Chair. What happened: In a letter dated Mar. 23, Warren said that Atkins served as an advisor to the...

One month into Donald Trump's presidency, the cryptocurrency industry's euphoria over anticipated deregulation is giving way to a sobering realization: meaningful change may take years, not weeks. At a Denarii Labs-hosted panel titled “Regulatory Crossfire: What's Next for Crypto in 2025,...

The U.S. SEC appears set for a significant shift in its approach to cryptocurrency regulation, potentially starting as early as next week, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office. What Happened: Reuters reported that key Republican commissioners, Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, are planning to...

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, drew attention for his industry-friendly track record and potential to reshape the agency's enforcement priorities. What Happened: Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, is known for his skepticism of...

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, is under ethical scrutiny following revelations of $3 million in consulting fees received by his firm, Patomak Global Partners. These payments came from entities that Atkins may soon oversee. What...

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) co-founder Joe Lonsdale cheered President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, while calling out Gary Gensler's attitude towards the cryptocurrency industry. What Happened: Lonsdale welcomed Atkin...

President-elect Donald J. Trump on Thursday announced Paul Atkins as his nominee to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Known for his regulatory pragmatism and expertise in financial markets, Atkins' nomination signals a potentially transformative shift in the agency's approach...

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) continued the upward march Tuesday, becoming the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). What happened: The payment-focused cryptocurrency spiked to $2.84 early in the morning hours, just 19% shy of its all-time...

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly close to announcing his choice for the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with an official announcement potentially coming as early as tomorrow. What Happened: According to sources cited by Fox Business correspondent Eleanor Terrett...

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is considering Paul Atkins, a seasoned financial regulator and advocate for digital assets, to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. What Happened: Atkins, a Republican SEC commissioner during the George W. Bush administration, is among the...

President-elect Donald Trump needs to find someone else to replace US Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler. The Details: According to Bloomberg, Dan Gallagher, chief legal officer at Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) has removed himself from consideration as head of the SEC....