# Paul Atkins Sworn in as New SEC Chairman

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Apr 22, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/de/read/paul-atkins-sworn-in-as-new-sec-chairman*

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Paul Atkins, a crypto advocate, has been sworn in as the SEC's new chairman, promising to prioritize regulatory clarity for digital assets. 

## **What’s the Scoop?**
- **Crypto-Friendly Leadership**: Paul Atkins, a known crypto advocate, has officially become the SEC's new chairman.
- **Top Priority**: Atkins emphasized during Senate testimony that establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets would be his primary focus.
- **Industry Optimism**: The appointment has sparked hopes for a friendlier approach to crypto regulation in the U.S.
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