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.

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.

Explore Paul Atkins' net worth, his leadership in financial services, and his supportive views on cryptocurrency regulations and innovation.

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to three people familiar with the discussions. One source said that although Trump has contacted Atkins,

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

Kalshi odds that Paul Atkins will be the next SEC chair soared to 93% following reports that Trump’s team reached out to him.

The former commissioner and veteran regulator has emerged as a leading candidate to chair the agency under Trump, sources say.

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

Former commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Paul Atkins emerges as the leading candidate to replace Gary Gensler.

Former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins is set to replace Gary Gensler as SEC chair, Unchained revealed on Tuesday.