Summary
- Paul Atkins is expected to take office as SEC Chairman as early as the 22nd.
- He is known as a pro-crypto figure and stated that cryptocurrency regulation is the SEC's top priority.
- It is expected to have a positive impact on the cryptocurrency market.
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has nominated Paul Atkins as the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and he is expected to take office as early as the 22nd (local time).
On the 21st (local time), Charles Gasparino, the chief correspondent of Fox Business, stated on X that "multiple Wall Street sources are hearing that Paul Atkins will take office as early as the 22nd."
Paul Atkins is a well-known pro-crypto figure. Previously, he stated at the Senate Banking Committee hearing that "establishing cryptocurrency regulations will be the SEC's top priority."
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