The Senate voted to approve Paul Atkins, a longtime Republican financial expert and cryptocurrency advocate, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Senate confirmed Atkins in a 52-44 vote on Wednesday evening. President Donald Trump nominated Atkins to be chairman of the SEC and he will be tasked with regulating the stock market and enforcing securities law.
Atkins is the CEO of Patomak Global Partners, a risk management and financial services consulting firm. Atkins served as an SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008 after being appointed by then-President George W. Bush. He is a self-described believer in free markets.
Atkins is replacing former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, who served in the role for nearly the entirety of President Joe Biden’s presidency. Gensler was a frequent
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