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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...
Ex-SEC chair, now heading SDNY, offers rebuke in $12M crypto fraud case
24.4.2025
Jay Clayton, recently appointed interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has begun offering statements in criminal cases involving crypto fraud.In an April 23 notice, the US Attorney’s Office said Eugene...
Ex-SEC chair, now heading SDNY, offers rebuke in $12M crypto fraud case
24.4.2025
Jay Clayton, recently appointed interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has begun offering statements in criminal cases involving crypto fraud.In an April 23 notice, the US Attorney’s Office said Eugene...
US Lawmakers Rally Behind New SEC Chair to Advance Crypto Regulation and Boost Market Growth
24.4.2025
U.S. lawmakers are rallying behind new SEC leadership, fueling explosive optimism for a regulatory overhaul that unleashes digital assets, drives innovation, and supercharges markets. New SEC Chair Paul Atkins Sparks High Hopes for Digital Asset Revolution U.S. lawmakers are eager to work with...
New SEC Chair to Speak at Crypto Roundtable as Policy Pivot Looms Large
24.4.2025
The newly sworn-in SEC chair is set to make his highly anticipated debut with a speech that could ignite sweeping reforms and redefine the future of crypto regulation. Paul Atkins’ First Speech as SEC Chair to Set Stage for Oversight Reform The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
New SEC chair ‘will be good for Bitcoin’ — Michael Saylor
23.4.2025
Michael Saylor, the CEO of top corporate Bitcoin holder Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), expressed support for newly appointed US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins.In an April 23 X post, Saylor wrote that “SEC Chairman Paul Atkins will be good for Bitcoin.”...
Former SEC Chair Backs Bitcoin’s Survival, Warns Most Other Crypto Tokens Are Doomed
23.4.2025
A former SEC chair has warned that while bitcoin may endure as a form of digital gold, the majority of other crypto tokens are likely to collapse. Bitcoin Has Staying Power, Most Crypto Tokens Don’t, Says Former SEC Head Gary Gensler, former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
Ex-SEC boss Jay Clayton sworn in as interim Manhattan US attorney
23.4.2025
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton confirmed that he has been appointed as the interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York after the Democratic Party’s Senate leader used a “blue slip” to block a vote confirming Clayton’s position.The appointment comes a little over...
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton sworn in as interim US attorney for Manhattan
23.4.2025
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton confirmed that he has been appointed as the interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York after the Democratic Party’s Senate leader used a “blue slip” to block a vote confirming Clayton’s position.The appointment comes a little over...
New SEC Chair Sworn in, Pledges Clear Crypto Regulation and Market Growth
22.4.2025
A new era dawns at the SEC as its freshly appointed chair signals a bold pivot toward clear, market-friendly digital asset regulation that could ignite industry growth. New SEC Era Begins: Will Digital Assets Finally Get the Clarity They Crave? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
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...
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...
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...
Coinbase Rallies Behind Incoming SEC Chair Promising Full Focus on Crypto Clarity
31.3.2025
Coinbase’s legal chief hailed the incoming SEC chair’s vow to prioritize crypto clarity, end debanking, and foster innovation as a long-awaited shift benefiting U.S. markets. Coinbase Sees Clear Skies Ahead With SEC Power Shift Favoring Digital Assets Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal...
Acting SEC Chair Rejects Enforcement, First US Bank-Issued Stablecoin, and More — Week in Review
30.3.2025
Acting SEC chair rejects enforcement, first US bank-issued stablecoin, Bitcoin’s four-year cycle at crossroads, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Acting SEC Chair Uyeda called for clear rulemaking over enforcement to provide much-needed guidance to the industry. The first U.S....
Top Priority: Incoming SEC Chair Promises Solid Crypto Framework
28.3.2025
The incoming SEC chair vowed to prioritize a clear crypto framework, criticizing outdated rules for hindering innovation and U.S. leadership. Incoming SEC Chair Calls for Clear Crypto Rules, Economic Revival Under Trump Digital asset policy took center stage as Paul Atkins, President Donald...
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...
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...