President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins to lead the agency, replacing outgoing chair Gary Gensler. The financial community is discussing the SEC's alleged settlement offer to Ripple Labs, with experts split on whether the SEC will appeal the ruling or ask for more time. Former SEC employee Marc Fagel believes that while Atkins may not be a fan of crypto enforcement actions, he respects the SEC and its mission and may be hesitant to dismiss the appeal. Experts speculate that under Trump's leadership, the SEC may adopt a more crypto-friendly approach to regulation. Trump has also appointed David Sacks, a proponent of Ripple, as the "White House AI & Crypto Czar."



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