President-elect Donald Trump has selected Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Atkins, a known crypto supporter, also serves as an advisor to Reserve Protocol , but it remains to be seen if he will accept. Trump has slated Atkins to replace Gary Gensler, who submitted his official resignation on Nov 20 . However, it is being reported that Atkins may be reluctant to accept the position. Paul Atkins formerly served as a commissioner for the SEC during the Bush administration from 2002 to 2008. More recently, Atkins has been a vocal supporter of the crypto industry and serves on the board of advisors to the Digital Chamber of Commerce , an organization that aims to “promote the acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain-based technologies.” To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
