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Paul Atkins’ SEC Nomination: A Game Changer for Crypto Regulation? The US SEC is gearing up for a major leadership change, and the crypto world is paying close attention. Paul Atkins, a known supporter of digital assets, is set to appear before the Senate Banking Committee on March 27 for his confirmation hearing. If approved, he could take over as SEC Chair as early as April. His nomination signals a big shift from the tough enforcement approach seen under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Eleanor Terrett reports that Donald Trump ’s SEC Chair nominee, Paul Atkins, is set to face the Senate Banking Committee for his nomination hearing next Thursday. Alongside him, Jonathan Gould, Trump’s pick for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), will also have his hearing. However, Atkins is no stranger to the SEC—he’s served as a commissioner before and has spent years advising on financial .