Paul Atkins Named SEC Chair After Senate Approval

Paul Atkins is now the new head of the SEC, replacing Mark Uyeda. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 9 and officially took the role on April 21. Backed by Trump, Atkins is expected to take a friendlier approach to crypto. He’s got ties to the space, with reported investments in firms like Anchorage Digital. Big changes could be coming for crypto regulation.