Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump's nominee for Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), emphasized a pro-crypto stance during his Senate confirmation hearing. Atkins criticized aspects of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler's tenure and declared digital assets a top priority, advocating for a rational regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is contemplating revisions or potential elimination of stringent custody regulations introduced during the Biden administration. Acting SEC Chief, Mark Uyeda, highlighted that the broad scope of the existing rules has faced public criticism, prompting the agency to seek more cost-effective regulatory approaches within statutory limits. ​