Will Crypto Finally Enter a New Era with Trump’s Nomination of SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins as Next SEC Chair?
President-elect Trump has named former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins to replace Gary Gensler as SEC Chair, a move seen as crypto-friendly. Praised by Trump as a "proven leader" with regulatory expertise, Atkins' appointment has garnered support from the crypto community, including Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Does this mark a new chapter for crypto regulation, leaving Gensler's contentious policies behind?