Paul Atkins has formally been sworn in because the thirty fourth Chairman of the Securities and Alternate Fee.
The April 21 announcement comes almost two weeks after Atkins’ place was confirmed by the US Senate in a 52-44 vote on April 9.
“I’m honored by the belief and confidence President Trump and the Senate have positioned in me to guide the SEC,” Atkins stated in a press release.
“As I return to the SEC, I’m happy to hitch with my fellow Commissioners and the company’s devoted professionals to advance its mission to facilitate capital formation; preserve honest, orderly, and environment friendly markets; and defend buyers.”
Atkins is extensively anticipated to guide a extra crypto-friendly SEC than former chair Gary Gensler below the Biden administration.
He beforehand served as an SEC commissioner between 2002 and 2008.
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