President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to crypto outlet Unchained. Assuming Atkins accepts the offer, crypto enthusiasts would have plenty of reason to rejoice.

Turning around the bloated agency left behind by Gary Gensler is an unattractive gig for former commissioner Atkins, said a person familiar with his thinking.

Paul Atkins shows SEC chair hesitation due to workload concerns; sources reveal reluctance to leave his firm and tackle agency challenges.

News outlets have offered different reports as to whether Paul Atkins, a former member of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under President George W. Bush, could be Donald Trump’s pick to lead the regulator starting in 2025.

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to three people familiar with the discussions. One source said that although Trump has contacted Atkins,

Atkins, former SEC Commissioner, is a top candidate for SEC Chair. His reputation for pragmatism and experience could benefit the crypto sector.

Trump selects pro-crypto Paul Atkins as SEC chair, pledging U.S. crypto leadership amidst regulatory changes and industry input.

The former commissioner and veteran regulator has emerged as a leading candidate to chair the agency under Trump, sources say.

US president-elect Donald Trump has picked Paul Atkins as next SEC chair, a few days after Gary Gensler announced his resignation

President-elect Donald Trump will announce Paul Atkins as SEC chair Gary Gensler's replacement, Unchained reported Tuesday.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Paul Atkins to serve as the next chair of the US SEC once Gary Gensler steps down in January 2025.