Paul Atkins

Paul Atkins

lawyer United States

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
Dominance
0.03%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
441,694
Power
21,930$
Sentiment
5.61
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 5.50 0.08% +0% 331,002,651 262,701 $21,000,000 16,667$
Liechtenstein 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 38,137 36 $6,900 6$
Thailand 1 6.00 0.11% +0% 69,799,978 78,251 $505,000 566$
United Kingdom 1 4.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 29,274 $2,700,000 1,164$
Germany 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 83,783,942 64,350 $3,845,000 2,953$
Switzerland 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 8,654,622 7,082 $700,000 573$
Totals 7 561,165,341 441,694 $28,756,900 21,929$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Paul Atkins, the SEC’s Trump-appointed chair, could handily deliver the approval needed for Trump's proposal. 5

CNN: Earnings reports: Trump has a new proposal to limit the public’s access to economic data

Switzerland Switzerland: Paul Atkins is the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission and a strong advocate for the growing crypto industry. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Trump rät Firmen, auf Quartalsberichte zu verzichten

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The regulator's current leadership, including chair Paul Atkins, has been critical of disclosures that companies consider to be a burden. 4

BBC: Trump renews push to end companies' quarterly reports

United States United States: Paul Atkins, the Trump-nominated chair of the SEC, favors cutting red tape in reporting requirements. 6

CNN: Trump endorses dramatic shift to the US economy

Germany Germany: Paul Atkins, the new head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, hosted a meeting in a luxurious villa in Frankfurt. 7

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Günstlingswirtschaft an der Wall Street: Auswirkungen auf europäische Anleger - Wirtschaft

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Paul Atkins highlighted the 'Crypto Project' in a recent speech to facilitate new technologies. 7

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): A lobista que convenceu Trump a abraçar as criptomoedas