Paul Atkins
SEC, CFTC to push united crypto work now that they both have Trump-appointed heads
The two U.S. markets regulators will have a joint event to highlight their unified crypto agenda, following the arrival of permanent CFTC chief Mike Selig.
House Democrats slam SEC for dropping crypto cases with Trump ties
In a letter on Thursday, lawmakers accused the SEC of enabling a "pay-to-play" dynamic after dropping cases against Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and Justin Sun.
A few Republicans have crypto's destiny in their hands at the SEC, CFTC
After holiday leadership shifts, the two U.S. markets regulators — the SEC and CFTC — are now run only by pro-crypto Republicans, with Congress still debating.
As Democrats gain in odds to take U.S. House, Waters bashes SEC chair on crypto
Maxine Waters, the top Democrat who may lead the House Financial Services Committee again if Democrats prevail, has a crypto bone to pick with SEC's Atkins.
Most Influential: Paul Atkins
Under Atkins’ leadership, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has undergone a near-complete reversal of the way it regulates crypto.
U.S. SEC Chief Atkins Says Clarity Coming on Crypto Tied to Investment Contracts
In the realm of the so-called Howey Test to define investment contracts under SEC jurisdiction, Atkins says there should be a clearer path for crypto involvement.
SEC Aiming to Formalize 'Innovation Exemption' by End of Year, Chair Atkins Says
While the government shutdown is slowing the SEC's work, Atkins said he still intends to initiate formal rulemaking by the end of 2025 or beginning of 2026.
U.S. SEC Takes Preliminary Step to Expand Universe of Crypto Custody to State Trusts
Another no-action letter from the agency staff signals the SEC's view that state-chartered trusts are fine for handling digital asset custody.
Crypto Is 'Job One' as U.S. SEC, CFTC Move Into Harmony on Policies: Chairman Atkins
Both agencies are moving forward "in lockstep" on similar efforts to open the policy gates to crypto businesses, which Atkins told reporters is the "top priority."
