We continue introducing you to cryptocurrency industry figures. Today, we'll talk about Paul Atkins, an American businessman who has served as Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since April 2025.
Atkins is considered quite crypto-friendly. Here are some of his most interesting decisions and promises:
Modernization of the US securities regulations and expansion of "Project Crypto" to integrate markets into the blockchain. He believes that most tokens are not securities, so he promised to provide clarity on certain issues related to custodial storage, super apps, and tokenized securities. He stated that artificial intelligence is a force capable of radically changing financial markets. Announcement of the SEC's "Project Crypto" initiative to update crypto market regulations.
On September 10, 2025, Atkins delivered a keynote speech at the OECD Roundtable on Global Financial Markets in Paris, declaring, "It's time to admit it—cryptocurrency's time has come." His statements suggest the US will move toward mass adoption of cryptocurrencies.
