Crypto ally Paul Atkins sworn in to replace Gary Gensler atop U.S. SEC

| Importance: 8/10 | Status: confirmed

In a significant regulatory shift, Trump-allied Paul Atkins was sworn in as SEC chairman on April 22, 2025, replacing Gary Gensler. The transition signals a potential transformation in cryptocurrency and financial regulatory approaches, with Atkins indicating an immediate willingness to implement new crypto policies.

Key Actors

Donald Trump Trump Administration Paul Atkins Gary Gensler Mark Uyeda

Tags

crypto regulatory-capture sec trump-administration financial-regulation

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