US EditionTrump SEC Chair pick Paul Atkins confirmed by Senate
- The Senate confirmed Paul Atkins as the Chairman of the SEC in a 52-44 vote, nominated by President Donald Trump.
- Atkins is expected to promote a friendlier approach to cryptocurrency regulation, contrasting with former Chairman Gary Gensler, who enforced strict policies.
- Senator Tim Scott praised Atkins's confirmation as a chance to reverse harmful Biden-era policies and enhance opportunities for retail investors.
- Atkins is committed to maintaining the SEC’s core mission while encouraging innovation and ensuring taxpayer funds are used effectively.
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Senate Confirms Paul Atkins as New SEC Chair
The Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm Paul Atkins, a former commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to return to the agency—this time as its chair. Atkins’s confirmation passed in a 52–44 vote following a party-line approval from the Senate Banking Committee last week. Vowing to uphold the SEC’s core mission, Atkins said during his confirmation hearing that he would work with fellow commissioners and Congress to ensure t…
Senate confirms President Trump's pro-crypto SEC chair pick Paul Atkins: CNBC Crypto World
On today's show, bitcoin falls back below $80,000 following yesterday's market rally. Plus, The Senate confirmed Paul Atkins as President Trump's next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. And, Katherine Dowling, general counsel and chief compliance officer at Bitwise Asset Management, weighs in on the confirmation of the president's pro-crypto SEC chair pick and discusses recent stablecoin regulatory advancements on Capitol Hill.
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ICI Statement on Paul Atkins's Confirmation as SEC Chairman
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Investment Company Institute (ICI) President and CEO Eric J. Pan released the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate confirming Paul Atkins as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):
Senate confirms Trump's SEC chair pick Paul Atkins
The Senate confirmed Paul Atkins as President Donald Trump's next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a 52-44 vote on Wednesday evening. Atkins, a pro-cryptocurrency attorney who served as SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008, returns to lead the U.S. government agency tasked with regulating Wall Street at a time of high market volatility. After days of uncertainty, U.S. stocks saw historic gains on Wednesday after Trump pa…
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