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Saylor Says Atkins Good for Crypto as Commissioner Peirce Signals New SEC Direction
- Michael Saylor and T. Rowe’s Blue Macellari praised SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ appointment, expecting a more crypto-friendly, policy-driven approach under his leadership.
- SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce signaled optimism about a pro-growth shift, emphasising Atkins’ past focus on economic development and collaborative regulation.
Strategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, has voiced his support for the newly appointed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins, stating that Atkins “will be good for Bitcoin”.
Moreover, Blue Macellari, Head of Digital Assets Strategy for T. Rowe Price, is also optimistic not just about Atkins’ new position in the SEC, but overall the change in direction in the agency, stating:
There’s really thoughtful information gathering, and I think that’s going to feed into the ability to make thoughtful and considered policies.
Blue Macellari, Head of Digital Assets Strategy, T. Rowe Price She noted that the SEC has held “close to six or seven roundtables” with industry stakeholders under the new administration.
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President Trump appointed Atkins in late 2024, who is widely seen as a more industry-aligned figure, raising hopes for a regulatory reset after years of adversarial stances toward the crypto industry. The Senate had approved his nomination by the beginning of April, but not everyone welcomed Atkins with open arms.
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticised the appointment during his confirmation hearing, stating that:
I will not vote to confirm these administration officials when co-Presidents Trump and Musk are actively destroying these agencies while we just sit here.
Senator Elizabeth Warren Hester Peirce Believes Atkins Will Change the SEC’s Direction
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says she’s optimistic about the agency’s new direction under Chairman Paul Atkins, hinting at a more growth-oriented regulatory stance for crypto.
Speaking to Cointelegraph ahead of Atkins’ April 21 swearing-in, Peirce said she welcomed the chance to work again with her former boss. The two previously served together at the SEC, with Peirce acting as counsel during Atkins’ first term as commissioner from 2004 to 2008.
He cares about economic growth and how the markets that we regulate can support economic growth (…) I would love the chance to work with Atkins on trying to reorient the agency so that it does take into consideration all aspects of our mission.
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José Oramas
José is a journalist and translator with a keen interest in blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
