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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,594 | $700,000 | 452$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 3,696 | $400,000 | 160$ |
| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 54,154 | $1,500,000 | 564$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,104 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 4 | 167,005,602 | 65,548 | $2,605,100 | 1,178$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Paul Atkins replaced Gary Gensler as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission and is seen as friendlier to the crypto crowd.
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Russia:
Paul Atkins is mentioned as the new chairman of the SEC who may handle the delisting.
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Israel:
Trump plans to appoint Paul Atkins, a crypto supporter, as the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Switzerland:
Paul Atkins has been nominated by Trump as the chairman of the SEC, a choice welcomed by the crypto industry.
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United States:
President Trump’s pick to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, crypto enthusiast Paul Atkins, will appear before the Senate Committee.
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India:
Paul Atkins, the new SEC chairman, has already dropped cases against Coinbase and Kraken.
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Colombia:
Paul Atkins was appointed as the director of the SEC and is a supporter of cryptocurrencies.
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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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