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Goodbye Gensler, Hello Atkins: What This Means for Your Crypto Investments

Goodbye Gensler, Hello Atkins: What This Means for Your Crypto Investments

EthnewsEthnews2024/12/07 09:00
Por:By Isai Alexei
  • Donald Trump nominates Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, aligning with his crypto-friendly campaign promises and industry expectations.
  • Atkins, former SEC commissioner and crypto advocate, contrasts Gary Gensler’s stringent regulatory enforcement with a pro-growth stance.

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Paul Atkins as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), fulfilling a commitment made to the cryptocurrency community during his campaign. 

Atkins, a known advocate for less restrictive regulatory approaches, previously served as an SEC commissioner under President George W. Bush. His nomination is seen as a significant shift from the current SEC chair, Gary Gensler , who is known for his stringent enforcement policies regarding cryptocurrency regulations.

Atkins is awaiting confirmation by the Senate. He has been active in the cryptocurrency sector , including a leadership role at the Token Alliance of the Digital Chamber of Commerce and as the chief executive of Potomak Global Partners, a consultancy advising crypto finance companies on regulatory matters since 2009. 

His approach contrasts sharply with Gensler’s, who has frequently pursued enforcement actions against crypto companies for what the SEC deemed non-compliance with existing securities laws.

During his campaign, Trump promised to foster a regulatory environment conducive to technological innovation within the cryptocurrency industry. 

He proposed establishing clearer guidelines for the industry, setting up a crypto advisory council, and creating a national bitcoin strategic reserve. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to position the United States as a leading global player in cryptocurrency innovation.

“There was never a commissioner at the history of the commission that was more respectful and thankful of the staff at the commission,” said John Reed Stark

The choice of Atkins reflects the crypto community’s preference for a regulatory framework that supports industry growth while ensuring compliance with relevant laws. Atkins’ history suggests he may favor a more measured approach to regulation that could facilitate innovation while maintaining necessary industry oversight.

This appointment indicates a potential shift towards more supportive and collaborative regulatory practices that could have significant positive implications for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States.

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