<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Jamie Selway will take over as Director of the Division of Trading and Markets, bringing experience from the capital markets sector and having served at Blockchain.</li><li>Brian T. Daly will become Director of the Division of Investment Management, joining from Akin Gump and known for advising on cryptocurrency, blockchain, and investment fund regulation.</li><li>Daly has been critical of SEC policy under the Biden administration, particularly SAB 121.</li><li>Erik Hotmire will return as the chief external affairs officer, and Kurt Hohl will be the agency's new chief accountant.</li><li>These appointments signify a policy shift under Chairman Atkins towards embracing digital innovation and adjusting regulatory priorities in crypto markets.</li></ul>

SEC Appoints Crypto-Savvy Officials in Leadership Shakeup Under Chairman Atkins

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