Thursday, 30th October 2025

USA SEC Chair Paul Atkins Signals Crypto Shift

Paul Atkins sworn in as SEC Chair, signalling major shift for crypto industry

In a move poised to reshape the future of digital asset regulation, Paul Atkins has officially taken the helm as the 34th Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Appointed by former President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate in a narrow 52-44 vote on April 9, Atkins steps into the role with a distinctly pro-crypto stance that marks a sharp departure from the enforcement-heavy legacy of his predecessor, Gary Gensler.

Atkins, who served as an SEC Commissioner from 2002 to 2008, is widely seen as a seasoned regulator with deep ties to the blockchain sector. As CEO of Patomak Global Partners, he advised numerous crypto startups, and his involvement with the Token Alliance lobbying group further cemented his standing as a champion for regulatory clarity in digital finance. His personal fortune—estimated at up to $500 million—includes as much as $6 million in crypto investments, with stakes in firms such as Anchorage Digital and Securitize.

His appointment has been met with optimism by industry insiders hoping for a more collaborative and innovation-friendly SEC. Since Gensler’s resignation in January 2025, interim leadership had already begun de-escalating high-profile enforcement actions against crypto giants like Coinbase and Uniswap. Under Atkins, those shifts are expected to accelerate.

Among the most anticipated reforms is the potential rollout of a standardized “token test,” aimed at providing long-awaited clarity on which digital assets fall under securities law. Observers believe such a move could bring much-needed stability to the global crypto market and offer regulatory predictability to innovators operating across borders—including in the Adria region.

For a sector long burdened by uncertainty, Atkins’ arrival represents more than a change in leadership—it’s the promise of a new regulatory era.

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