Paul Atkins, former SEC Commissioner and nominee for SEC Chair, appeared before the Senate Banking Committee vowing to restore clarity and restraint to the agency’s regulatory agenda. He emphasized the need for coherent rules on digital assets and faced questioning from Senator Elizabeth Warren about conflicts of interest with the cryptocurrency industry. If confirmed, Atkins pledged to divest from financial holdings that could present a conflict of interest and focus on promoting innovation while safeguarding market integrity.

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