Trump Confirms Nomination of Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman

Forex - In a statement confirming Paul Atkins' nomination for the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), selected President Donald Trump acknowledged that "digital assets and other innovations are crucial to Making America Greater Than Ever."

Trump said, "I am pleased to announce Paul Atkins' nomination as the next Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Paul is a proven leader in sound regulation. He believes in the promise of robust, innovative capital markets that respond to investors' needs and make our economy the best in the world. He also recognizes that digital assets and other innovations are critical to Making America Greater Than Ever."

Paul is the CEO and Founder of Patomak Global Partners, a risk management consultancy. He has worked and conducted research in the digital assets industry as Co-Chair of the Digital Chamber's Token Alliance since 2017. A former SEC Commissioner from 2002 to 2008, Paul has been a strong advocate for transparency and investor protection. He holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School and a B.A. from Wofford College, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.