US Senate Confirms Paul Atkins as New SEC Chairman

By a vote of 52-44, the US Senate confirmed Paul Atkins, nominee of President Donald Trump, as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Atkins, who served as an SEC commissioner between 2002 and 2008, holds a supportive stance towards digital assets. He stated during the Senate confirmation session that his main priorities include establishing a strong regulatory framework for digital assets through a logical and principled approach.