The cryptocurrency-focused media outlet Unchained reports that Donald Trump has, according to three anonymous sources, tapped crypto-friendly Paul Atkins to be the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Atkins is currently the chief executive of the strategy and risk management consulting agency Patomak Global Partners.

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to crypto outlet Unchained. Assuming Atkins accepts the offer, crypto enthusiasts would have plenty of reason to rejoice.

Paul Atkins shows SEC chair hesitation due to workload concerns; sources reveal reluctance to leave his firm and tackle agency challenges.

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly picked pro-crypto Paul Atkins as the new chair for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to three sources familiar with the matter. This comes as the current chair Gary Gensler indicated he was stepping down from office effective January 20,

Turning around the bloated agency left behind by Gary Gensler is an unattractive gig for former commissioner Atkins, said a person familiar with his thinking.

Trump selects pro-crypto Paul Atkins as SEC chair, pledging U.S. crypto leadership amidst regulatory changes and industry input.

President-elect Donald Trump will announce Paul Atkins as SEC chair Gary Gensler's replacement, Unchained reported Tuesday.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Paul Atkins to serve as the next chair of the US SEC once Gary Gensler steps down in January 2025.

News outlets have offered different reports as to whether Paul Atkins, a former member of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under President George W. Bush, could be Donald Trump’s pick to lead the regulator starting in 2025.

US president-elect Donald Trump has picked Paul Atkins as next SEC chair, a few days after Gary Gensler announced his resignation