Paul Atkins

Paul S. Atkins is an American financier and public servant who was sworn in as the 34th Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2025. His ascent to the chair reflects a career spent at the intersection of capital markets, regulation, and industry. A former SEC Commissioner during the George W. Bush administration, Atkins brought to the role a background shaped by both private-market experience and public regulatory service. His leadership arrives at a moment when the SEC continues to balance the needs of innovation with investor protection and market integrity, particularly as digital assets and crypto-related activity draw increasing regulatory attention.