Paul Atkins, sworn in as the 34th SEC Chairman on April 21, 2025, is a pro-crypto advocate with a history of supporting financial innovation, having served as an SEC Commissioner from 2002 to 2008 under President George W. Bush.
Atkins owns up to $6 million in crypto-related assets, including stakes in Anchorage (a crypto custodian) and Securitize (a tokenization firm), raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest as he shapes digital asset regulations.
His appointment aligns with President Trump’s pro-crypto agenda, with Atkins pledging to create clear, principled guidelines for digital assets, potentially reversing previous SEC enforcement actions and fostering a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment.
