
KEY POINTS
- Among Atkins's responsibilities is decision-making on 72 crypto-related ETFs
- $XRP has the most filings so far, but $SOL applications are also piling up
- Atkins is known for his pro-innovation and anti-regulatory overreach views
Paul Atkins has officially been sworn in as the new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the cryptocurrency industry is watching him closely as he has a full-packed schedule ahead of him with over 70 crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to check.