Trump's SEC Chair Search: Crypto Industry Influence and Speculation
TL;DR
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is considering Paul Atkins, a seasoned financial regulator, as a potential candidate to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission, succeeding outgoing Chair Gary Gensler. Atkins is a prominent figure in conservative financial circles and is among the top contenders for the position, with a decision expected soon.
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- SEC's Mark Uyeda on board with Trump's crypto plan: 'So many things' need to be addressed Fox Business
- Who Will Lead The SEC Next? Gensler’s Exit Sparks Speculation For 2025 Forbes
- Gary Gensler saw this controversial firm as a model for crypto. Does it have a future without him? Fortune
- The Crypto Industry Is Helping Donald Trump Pick SEC Chair WIRED
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