
KEY POINTS
- Trump specifically praised Atkins for his tested leadership in 'common sense regulations'
- Atkins is known for avoiding enforcement-first strategies in finance regulation
- Some crypto leaders believe he will usher in a more 'balanced' regulatory process
- Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse said Atkins is an 'outstanding choice' for the role
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has officially nominated former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Paul Atkins to replace outgoing Chair Gary Gensler, marking a new era in the digital assets space.