Paul Atkins
Paul Atkins is a prominent Washington lawyer known for his advocacy for the cryptocurrency industry. Recently appointed as the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by President Donald Trump, Atkins is expected to bring a more crypto-friendly approach to the regulatory body, contrasting sharply with the previous leadership under Gary Gensler. His appointment is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to position the U.S. as a global hub for cryptocurrency and to alleviate regulatory pressures on the industry.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 73,055 | $2,700,000 | 2,906$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,090 | $1,700,000 | 720$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 16,952 | $1,400,000 | 508$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,446 | $21,000,000 | 3,835$ |
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,731 | $1,380,000 | 797$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 87,644 | $448,000 | 190$ |
| Thailand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 69,799,978 | 79,408 | $505,000 | 575$ |
| Totals | 10 | 785,088,129 | 348,326 | $29,133,000 | 9,531$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Thailand:
Paul Atkins is proposed to replace Gary Gensler as the SEC chair, being a strong supporter of cryptocurrency.
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United Kingdom:
Trump said he would nominate former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Paul Atkins to run the Wall Street regulator.
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Nigeria:
Paul Atkins was picked by Trump to chair the SEC, having worked with the crypto industry.
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Australia:
Trump nominated securities lawyer Paul Atkins to lead the SEC.
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United States:
Trump’s nominee for SEC Chair, Paul Atkins, is expected to regulate crypto with a significantly lighter touch than Gary Gensler.
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United Kingdom:
Atkins was nominated to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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United Kingdom:
Paul Atkins was nominated to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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United Kingdom:
Paul Atkins was nominated to head the Securities and Exchange Commission and is associated with Project 2025.
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Spain:
Paul Atkins was appointed by Trump to replace Gary Gensler as the SEC chairman.
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Canada:
Trump picked Paul Atkins as the new chair of the SEC, reflecting a crypto-friendly approach.
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