川普選擇保羅·阿特金斯領導美國證券交易委員會，這標誌著金融和加密行業的有利監管環境

川普選擇阿特金斯是在現任 SEC 主席加里·詹斯勒 (Gary Gensler) 表示將於 1 月 1 日辭職兩週後，他在 Truth Social 上宣布了這一消息。

Former Securities and Exchange Commission member Paul Atkins is set to be nominated by former President Donald Trump to lead the agency once again, according to an announcement Trump made on Truth Social on Wednesday.

根據川普週三在 Truth Social 上發布的公告，前證券交易委員會成員保羅·阿特金斯將由前總統唐納德·川普提名再次領導該機構。

This announcement, which comes two weeks after Gensler announced his departure from the SEC on Jan. 20, the last day of President Biden's term, will see Atkins return to the commission after serving as a commissioner from 2002 to 2008. During his previous tenure at the SEC, which began after being appointed by former President George W. Bush, Atkins was known for advocating for free markets while emphasizing the commission's role in protecting investors.

這項聲明是在 Gensler 於 1 月 20 日（拜登總統任期的最後一天）宣布離開 SEC 兩週後發布的，阿特金斯將在 2002 年至 2008 年擔任委員後重返委員會。委員會是由前總統喬治·W·布希任命後成立的，阿特金斯以倡導自由市場、同時強調該委員會在保護投資者方面的作用而聞名。

Atkins, who currently serves as the founder and CEO of financial services consultancy Patomak Global Partners, is also notably the co-chair of the Digital Chamber of Commerce's Token Alliance since 2017. This group advocates for clearer regulations for digital assets, reflecting Atkins' interest in the crypto industry.

阿特金斯目前擔任金融服務諮詢公司Patomak Global Partners 的創始人兼首席執行官，自2017 年以來還擔任數位商會代幣聯盟的聯合主席。了阿特金斯的興趣在加密產業。

In contrast to Gensler, who has been criticized by the crypto industry for what they deem to be an overly aggressive “regulation by enforcement” approach, Atkins is expected to push for fewer regulations and lower penalties for securities violations. This preference aligns with Trump's pledge to support a favorable regulatory environment for the finance and crypto industries.

金斯勒因採取過於激進的「執法監管」方式而受到加密貨幣行業的批評，與此相反，阿特金斯預計將推動減少監管並降低對證券違規行為的處罰。這種偏好與川普支持金融和加密產業有利的監管環境的承諾是一致的。

Atkins' selection to lead the SEC is seen as a significant development, especially given the strained relationship between the crypto industry and Gensler. Throughout his tenure, Gensler's focus on applying existing securities laws to digital assets has led to several high-profile enforcement actions against crypto firms, which have been met with resistance from the industry.

阿特金斯選擇領導 SEC 被視為一項重大進展，特別是考慮到加密產業與 Gensler 之間的緊張關係。在他的任期內，Gensler 專注於將現有證券法應用於數位資產，這導致了針對加密貨幣公司的幾起引人注目的執法行動，但這些行動遭到了業界的抵制。

As this nomination awaits Senate confirmation, Atkins is likely to face less opposition compared to some of Trump's other controversial picks. Among those previously mentioned as potential candidates for the SEC chair role were current SEC commissioner Mark Uyeda and Robinhood chief legal officer Dan Gallagher.

由於這項提名正在等待參議院確認，與川普其他一些有爭議的人選相比，阿特金斯面臨的反對可能會較少。先前提到的 SEC 主席職位的潛在候選人包括現任 SEC 專員 Mark Uyeda 和 Robinhood 首席法律官 Dan Gallagher。

Following the announcement of Atkins' nomination, several industry leaders expressed their support. In a statement, Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith described Atkins as an “excellent choice,” adding that he will bring a “new perspective, anchored by a deep understanding of the digital asset ecosystem.”

阿特金斯提名公佈後，多位業界領袖表示支持。區塊鏈協會首席執行官克里斯汀·史密斯在一份聲明中將阿特金斯描述為“絕佳的選擇”，並補充說他將帶來“基於對數位資產生態系統的深刻理解的新視角」。