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SEC crypto task force to release first report 'in the next few months'
20.5.2025
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Paul Atkins appeared before lawmakers in one of his first hearings since becoming chair of the financial regulator, addressing questions about his plans for the cryptocurrency industry.In a May 20 hearing discussing oversight of the SEC, Atkins reiterated...
SEC crypto task force to release first report 'in the next few months'
20.5.2025
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins appeared before lawmakers in one of his first hearings since taking the reins at the financial regulator, addressing questions about his plans for the cryptocurrency industry.In a May 20 hearing discussing oversight of the SEC, Atkins...
Paul Atkins: 'Crypto markets have been languishing in SEC limbo'
19.5.2025
In one of his first speeches since becoming chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in April, Paul Atkins addressed some of the regulatory concerns around the cryptocurrency industry.In prepared remarks for a May 19 speech, Atkins said it was a “new day” for the crypto...
SEC chair suggests 'huge benefits' in agency's third crypto roundtable
25.4.2025
In one of his first appearances as the recently sworn-in chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins delivered remarks to the agency’s third roundtable discussion of crypto regulation. In the “Know Your Custodian” roundtable event on April 25, Atkins said...
SEC chair suggests 'huge benefits' in agency's third crypto roundtable
25.4.2025
In one of his first appearances as the recently sworn-in chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins delivered remarks to the agency’s third roundtable discussion of crypto regulation. In the “Know Your Custodian” roundtable event on April 25, Atkins said...
New SEC Chief Atkins Says Agency Doesn't Have to Wait to Impose Crypto Policy
25.4.2025
In his first public appearance as SEC chairman, Paul Atkins opened the latest crypto roundtable in the agency's Washington headquarters
Peirce signals SEC ‘reorientation’ under new chair Paul Atkins
22.4.2025
US Securities and Exchange Commission member Hester Peirce, currently leading the agency’s crypto task force, offered a preview of what the industry could expect now that Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the regulatory body’s chairman.Speaking to Cointelegraph before the US Senate...
Peirce signals SEC ‘reorientation’ under new chair Paul Atkins
22.4.2025
US Securities and Exchange Commission member Hester Peirce, currently leading the agency’s crypto task force, offered a preview of what the industry could expect now that Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the regulatory body’s chairman.Speaking to Cointelegraph before the US Senate...
Peirce signals SEC ‘reorientation’ under new chair Paul Atkins
22.4.2025
US Securities and Exchange Commission member Hester Peirce, currently leading the agency’s crypto task force, offered a preview of what the industry could expect now that Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the regulatory body’s chairman.Speaking to Cointelegraph before the US Senate...
Crypto Ally Paul Atkins Sworn In to Replace Gary Gensler Atop U.S. SEC
22.4.2025
As the new chairman, Atkins takes over a commission already working toward friendly digital assets policies and hosting crypto roundtables
Paul Atkins’ loosely linked RSR token rises 13% after Coinbase listing
22.4.2025
A governance token for the Reserve Protocol stablecoin, launched by a firm previously advised by sworn-in SEC Chair Paul Atkins, has surged over 13% after crypto exchange Coinbase announced that it will list the token. Atkins was an early adviser for the stablecoin firm around the time...
Paul Atkins, nominated by Trump, has been sworn in as SEC chair
22.4.2025
Paul Atkins has officially been sworn in as the 34th Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.The April 21 announcement comes nearly two weeks after Atkins’ position was confirmed by the US Senate in a 52-44 vote on April 9.“I am honored by the trust and confidence President...
Weekly Recap: Crypto Emerges From the Tariff War
11.4.2025
Plus: Paul Atkins was confirmed and ETH ETF options were approved
U.S. SEC's Crypto Trading Roundtable Delves Into Easing Path for Platforms
11.4.2025
Interim SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda hints at interest in a short-term solution for overseeing crypto firms while the agency contemplates permanent rules
US Senate confirms Paul Atkins to lead SEC under Trump
10.4.2025
The US Senate has confirmed US President Donald Trump pick Paul Atkins as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission in a 51-45 vote, with lawmakers largely voting along party lines.His appointment comes several months after Trump named Atkins to lead the commission late last year.Atkins...
Atkins Confirmed By U.S. Senate to Take Over SEC Formerly Run by Gensler
10.4.2025
Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins will be sworn in as the agency's next chair and will oversee future regulation for the crypto sector
U.S. SEC Nominee Atkins Gets Confirmation Nod From Senate Banking Committee
3.4.2025
The panel voted to advance the confirmations of Paul Atkins to run the SEC and Jonathan Gould to lead the OCC, both of which would have a big say in crypto
Trump’s pick for SEC chair makes it out of committee
3.4.2025
Lawmakers in the US Senate Banking Committee confirmed the nomination of Paul Atkins to be a member of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), paving the way for a full floor vote in the chamber.In an April 3 executive session of the banking committee, lawmakers voted 13-11 to confirm Atkins...
Senator Kennedy Grills Paul Atkins Over Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents
28.3.2025
The Republican senator from Louisiana told Atkins that he would “pounce” on him “like a ninja” if Atkins didn’t investigate the disgraced FTX founder’s parents who are both Stanford law professors. Atkins Faces Tough Questions From Senator Kennedy About Bankman-Fried’s Parents Louisiana Republican...
Senator John Kennedy grills SEC nominee Paul Atkins about SBF pardon
27.3.2025
US Senator John Kennedy grilled prospective Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Paul Atkins about a potential pardon for Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried during the Senate Banking Committee’s March 27 nomination hearing.The Louisiana Republican directed a series of questions...