12.04.24

Trump Picks Former SEC Commissioner Atkins To Succeed Gensler

by: Lydia Beyoud; Nicola M. White

Paul Atkins is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the next administration. Trump picked former SEC Commissioner Atkins to replace outgoing chair Gary Gensler, who said he plans to step down on Jan. 20. Atkins has been a strong proponent of digital assets and his selection to head the agency comes after Trump embraced cryptocurrency during his campaign.

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