Paul Atkins, nominated by Trump, has been sworn in as SEC chair
Summary
Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the 34th Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. His appointment was confirmed by the US Senate with a 52-44 vote on April 9. Atkins expressed honor at the trust placed in him by President Trump and the Senate. He aims to advance the SEC's mission to facilitate capital formation, maintain fair and efficient markets, and protect investors. Atkins is expected to lead a more crypto-friendly SEC compared to former chair Gary Gensler. He previously served as an SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008.
