Paul S. Atkins — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since April 2025
Served as a commissioner at the SEC from 2002 to 2008
Known for advocating reduced regulatory burdens
Worked as an advocate for the cryptocurrency industry

Biography

Paul Stewart Atkins is an American businessman and lawyer. He is slated to become chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in April 2025. Prior to this, Atkins served as a commissioner at the SEC from 2002 to 2008.

Atkins is recognized for his advocacy of reduced regulatory burdens. Before his upcoming appointment as chair, he also worked as an advocate for the cryptocurrency industry.