President-elect Trump has chosen Paul Atkins, a supporter of cryptocurrencies, to lead the SEC in order to create a more crypto-friendly environment. Trump believes in common-sense regulations and recognizes the importance of digital assets in the economy. Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, currently serves on the advisory board of Securitize, a digital securities platform. However, there are concerns from some experts about the need for a separate crypto unit at the SEC.



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