President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Paul Atkins as the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), replacing Gary Gensler. Atkins, who has previous experience at the SEC, is known for his libertarian and pro-crypto views on regulation. He co-chaired the Token Alliance, an altcoin-friendly division of the Digital Chamber of Commerce, and founded an advisory firm for digital finance companies. The appointment of Atkins suggests that the new White House administration may be more favorable toward digital assets. However, it is reported that Atkins has not yet accepted the appointment, and if he declines, other contenders for the SEC chair position include Hester Pierce, Brian Brooks, Chris Giancarlo, Heath Tarbert, and Dan Gallagher.



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