SEC Chair Paul Atkins Proclaims Bitcoin and Crypto as Top Priority; Know More
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In a significant development for the crypto industry, Paul Atkins has taken the helm at the US SEC with a clear focus on digital assets. During his official swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, the US SEC Chair reiterated his priority for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Reportedly, SEC Chair Paul Atkins would focus on establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for Bitcoin and the whole crypto industry. “A top priority of my chairmanship will be to provide a firm regulatory foundation for digital assets through a rational, coherent and principled approach,” said Atkins. SEC Chair Paul Atkins Prioritizes Crypto Industry During his formal inauguration as the new SEC Chair, Paul Atkins announced his plans to concentrate on the crypto industry, establishing a clear regulatory framework. This agenda aligns with President Donald Trump’s vision of fostering crypto growth in the US. Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is part of his larger dream of the US’s economic leadership. Since the inauguration of Trump as the 47th President of the United States, the SEC has been actively working to build a crypto-friendly environment. Further strengthening their efforts, the new US SEC Chair vows to champion the growth of digital assets and blockchain technology. Atkins asserted, At the helm of the SEC, I can confidently say it is a new day. It’s time for the SEC to end its waywardness and return to its core mission that Congress set for it: investor protection, fair, orderly and efficient markets and capital formation. Atkins Outlines Vision for Clearer Crypto Regulations Assuming the role of the 34th SEC Chairman, Paul Atkins vows to foster financial innovation and stability. Reiterating his vision, Atkins noted, “As I return to the SEC, I am pleased to join with my fellow Commissioners and the agency’s dedicated professionals to advance its mission to facilitate capital formation;…
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