Tim Scott, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, lauded Paul Atkins during a hearing on his nomination for SEC Chair, praising him for promoting capital formation and bringing “much-needed clarity” to the regulation of digital assets.

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Mar 31, 2025 - 9:00pm

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Committee Chairman Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, praised the nominees before the vote. "Paul Atkins, the former SEC commissioner, will promote capital formation and provide much-needed clarity for digital assets," Scott said.

Before calling for a vote, committee chair Tim Scott said Atkins would bring “much-needed clarity for digital assets.”