Paul Atkins, nominated by Trump, has been sworn in as SEC chair

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 Trump and the Senate have placed in me to lead the SEC,” Atkins said in a statement.

“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; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and protect investors.”

Atkins is widely expected to lead a more crypto-friendly SEC than former chair Gary Gensler under the Biden administration.

He previously served as an SEC commissioner between 2002 and 2008.

This is a developing story, and further information will be added as it becomes available.

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