U.S. Senator Tim Scott has issued a statement regarding his meeting with Paul Atkins, who has been nominated by President Trump to serve as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In his statement, Senator Scott emphasized Atkins' experience in financial regulation and his advocacy for policies that support capital formation and job creation. "Throughout his career, Paul Atkins has championed policies that promote capital formation and job creation, and his extensive experience in financial regulation will be critical to reversing the harm Gary Gensler has done to our capital markets," said Scott.
Scott also highlighted Atkins' understanding of regulatory clarity concerning digital assets. "Commissioner Atkins also understands the importance of regulatory clarity for the digital assets industry and the millions of Americans who want access to this asset class," he stated.
Senator Scott expressed eagerness to work with colleagues on considering Atkins' nomination promptly.