Paul Atkins has been confirmed as the new SEC Chair, signaling a major shift in Washington’s crypto regulatory stance.Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, criticized vague regulations and emphasized the need for clarity over crackdowns in his confirmation hearing.His agenda aligns with the Trump administration’s pro-innovation approach, with potential rollbacks on token classification and DeFi enforcement.While pro-crypto, Atkins says the SEC will still go after fraud and manipulation—just with clearer, more targeted rules.