SEC Chair Atkins says crypto innovation 'has been stifled' as regulators push for change

Don’t expect SEC enforcement to just disappear under new chairman Paul Atkins, warn 3 former general counsels

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins was sworn in last week and will preside over a newly constituted SEC after a flood of departures due to DOGE. The rule-making agenda is likely to see significant shifts, experts said, but Atkins is no shrinking violet when it comes to enforcement actions.  Three out of the last four general counsels of the Securities & Exchange Commission are predicting that enforcement priorities will shift, but not disappear with newly…

SEC Chair Atkins says crypto innovation 'has been stifled' as regulators push for change

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force hosted its first major roundtable under Chair Paul Atkins, signaling a shift toward a friendlier posture.

CME, Sterling Trading Tech, ClearBank, and More: Executive Moves of the Week

This week brought notable shifts in leadership, as corporate reorganizations led to some exits and fresh appointments. Among the changes: CME Group brought in Vijay Albuquerque as the new Chief Risk Officer, Sterling Trading Tech brought in Julie Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer.Elsewhere, ClearBank brought in a new Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for the UK as the SEC confimed Paul Atkins as the new Chair. CME Group appoints new Chief Ri…

Paul Atkins Promises to Shift the SEC’s Approach to Cryptocu

Paul Atkins aims to alter the SEC's stance on cryptocurrency significantly. New regulations will prioritize clarity and support for digital assets. Continue Reading:Paul Atkins Promises to Shift the SEC’s Approach to Cryptocurrency The post Paul Atkins Promises to Shift the SEC’s App...

Paul Atkins takes part for the first time in the new crypto round tables of his authority and praises the direct opportunity to talk to the crypto industry.

Paul Atkins challenges SEC’s old playbook, promises ‘fit-for-purpose’ crypto model

Atkins prioritizes transparency by inviting collaboration with SEC staff, commissioners, and the crypto industry.