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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
Atkins becomes next SEC chair: What’s next for the crypto industry
10.4.2025
The crypto industry has welcomed the confirmation of American businessman and former US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Paul Atkins as chair of the agency.Atkins’ approval has taken months. He appeared before the Senate on March 27 to explain his intended approach to securities...
Atkins becomes next SEC chair: What’s next for the crypto industry
10.4.2025
The crypto industry has welcomed the confirmation of American businessman and former US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Paul Atkins as chair of the agency.Atkins’ approval has taken months. He appeared before the Senate on March 27 to explain his intended approach to securities...
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...
Trump's Pick to Run SEC Paul Atkins Promises New Crypto Stance, Gets Few Questions
27.3.2025
Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins testified in a confirmation hearing beside Trump's OCC nominee, Jonathan Gould, though crypto wasn't a central topic
Prospective SEC chair pressed on sale of FTX-tied firm
27.3.2025
Lawmakers in the US Senate Banking Committee questioned prospective Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) member Paul Atkins on his ties to the crypto industry and how he might regulate digital assets if confirmed.Questioning Atkins at his nomination hearing on March 27, Massachusetts Senator...
Trump SEC Pick Paul Atkins’ Crypto Ties Draw Sen. Warren’s Ire Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
27.3.2025
In a recent financial disclosure, Atkins admitted to owning up to $6 million in crypto-related assets
SEC Nominee Paul Atkins Reveals $327M in Assets Before Senate Confirmation Hearing
26.3.2025
Paul Atkins, nominated by former President Donald Trump to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has…
Prospective SEC chair discloses up to $327M assets with his wife
25.3.2025
Former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) member Paul Atkins disclosed combined employment assets of at least $327 million with his wife before a scheduled confirmation hearing with the US Senate Banking Committee.According to a financial disclosure report made public by the US Office...
What to expect at Paul Atkins’ SEC confirmation hearing
24.3.2025
Former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) member Paul Atkins is scheduled to appear before lawmakers in the Senate Banking Committee on March 27 as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to get the President’s picks into high-level government positions.Since Donald Trump...
What to expect at Paul Atkins’ SEC confirmation hearing
24.3.2025
Former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) member Paul Atkins is scheduled to appear before lawmakers in the Senate Banking Committee on March 27 as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to get the president’s picks into high-level government positions.Since US President...
SEC Chair Nominee Paul Atkins to Face Senate Panel Next Week
20.3.2025
Two top financial regulators in the crypto space have a date with the Senate as SEC nominee Paul Atkins and OCC pick Jonathan Gould get a March 27 hearing
Paul Atkins closes in on SEC chair role amid setbacks: Report
18.3.2025
Paul Atkins could move one step closer to becoming the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s new crypto-friendly chair, with a Senate committee hearing reportedly in the works for March 27.President Donald Trump nominated Atkins to lead the SEC on Dec. 4, but his marriage into a billionaire...
Crypto ETFs Likely Won't Be Approved Until New SEC Chair Is Sworn In
12.3.2025
President Donald Trump named Paul Atkins as his pick to lead the agency but no hearing has been scheduled yet to confirm him