There have been some names touted as a potential candidate for the next SEC Chair, but so far, Paul Atkins is ringing a loud bell as he has reportedly been interviewed by the Trump transition team.

Paul Atkins is expected to push for policies that favor digital assets, a shift that could drastically change the current regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies.

Long-time financial regulator Paul Atkins has been interviewed for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair by President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team. According to a Bloomberg report,

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has interviewed Paul Atkins, a veteran financial regulator and eminence grise of conservative financial circles, as a candidate to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission,

Paul Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, emerges as a key SEC chair nomination contender under Trump amid leadership changes.

Former commissioner Paul Atkins is the top candidate to lead the SEC in Trump’s administration, according to Fox Business Eleanor Terrett. Atkins’ potential leadership could encourage innovation in US crypto regulations, differing from Gary Gensler's enforcement-heavy stance.

Former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins, a top contender for SEC chair, is known for supporting digital assets and fintech companies.

Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins is reportedly a favorite amongst Donald Trump's team to become the newest SEC Chair.

Former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins is a leading candidate to head the SEC under Trump, indicating a pro-crypto regulatory shift.

Atkins is a top contender for the job to replace outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the people said, who weren’t authorized to speak publicly. Trump is expected to make a pick in the coming days, and no decisions have been made,