Atkins as SEC Chair Could Bring Needed Regulatory Clarity

Financial Markets Watch Closely as Paul Atkins Steps Toward SEC Leadership

With financial markets facing seismic transformations — from explosive growth of cryptocurrencies to the disruptive power of artificial intelligence (AI) — 2025 is shaping up to be a watershed year for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

President-elect Donald J. Trump nominated Paul Atkins to serve as SEC Chairman.