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TRUMP TAPS PAUL ATKINS FOR NEXT SEC CHAIR, MAKING GOOD ON HIS CRYPTO PROMISES
Atkins has been vocal in his support of the industry and was the first libertarian to serve as an SEC commissioner under President George W. Bush.
President-elect Donald Trump has selected the pro-crypto Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to three sources familiar with the discussions.
One source specified that Trump has reached out to Atkins but is waiting on him to accept. By selecting Atkins, Trump is delivering on a promise he made to the crypto community during his campaign.
Spokespeople for Atkins did not respond to immediate requests for comment.
“President-Elect Trump has made brilliant decisions on who will serve in his second Administration at lightning pace,” Trump-Vance Transition Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told Unchained. “Remaining decisions will continue to be announced by him when they are made.”
Current Chair Gary Gensler, who announced two weeks ago that he will resign on Jan. 20 when Trump is inaugurated, has made himself a pariah in the crypto industry for pursuing what’s been seen as a policy of regulation by enforcement.
Atkins will now need to be confirmed by the Senate, unless Trump chooses to pursue a recess appointment while the Senate is out of session.
Atkins served as an SEC commissioner under President George W. Bush and is widely respected in conservative legal circles and amongst the establishment Republican party.
Since leaving the commission he’s become outspokenly supportive of the crypto industry, having co-chaired the Token Alliance at the industry group Digital Chamber of Commerce since 2017.
As founder and chief executive of the consultancy Potomak Global Partners, Atkins has advised digital finance companies on regulatory compliance topics since 2009.
“Senate Republicans really respect the tradition of Commissioner Paul Atkins,” explained George Mason University professor J.W. Verret, who previously served on the SEC Advisory Committee, in a call earlier this month. “He was the first time anyone had been a true libertarian and SEC commissioner, and that was a unique thing.”
The team vetting candidates for the chairperson position reached out to crypto industry leaders two weeks ago asking for their preferences, demonstrating how much Gensler’s unpopularity has figured in Trump’s latest nomination.
Gensler was criticized for not establishing clear rules and guidelines for the crypto industry.
Under his leadership, the SEC instead pursued a plethora of enforcement actions against crypto companies and protocols, including exchanges, token issuers, and NFT creators, for failing to register with the agency or disclose their work with what the SEC claimed were unregistered securities offerings.
For his part, Gensler only clarified that he saw Bitcoin as a commodity, insisting that existing securities laws could be applied to other crypto projects, even including ether until the SEC approved spot ether ETFs.
Gensler had also developed a reputation for being difficult to work with. Atkins, by contrast, is known to find a way to retain strong working relationships with people despite ideological disagreements.
“There was never a commissioner at the history of the commission that was more respectful and thankful of the staff at the commission,” said John Reed Stark, who worked with Atkins at the SEC in 2008.
Seizing upon the industry’s hatred for Gensler, Trump began promising clearer rules for the industry this summer. Framing crypto innovation as a key point of competition between the United States and other countries, Trump promised to make the United States a “world capital” for crypto in part by replacing Gensler.
He also said that he would appoint an “advisory council” focused on crypto to help him fine-tune policy, and potentially establish a national bitcoin strategic reserve, in part by not selling bitcoin that the government has seized in various financial crimes.
Because of his support for the industry, numerous crypto entrepreneurs donated both cash and crypto to Trump’s campaign. People interested in crypto who prioritized crypto policy in their voting decisions, from industry leaders to retail traders, had also tilted towards favoring Trump in the months leading up to the national election.
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Source: Unchained Crypto
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FED RATE CUT IN DECEMBER? HERE’S HOW BITCOIN PRICE WILL REACT
▪️The market is anticipating a 0.25% interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in December.
▪️A rate cut could boost investor confidence, leading to increased investment in riskier assets like Bitcoin.
▪️The overall economic outlook, especially under a potential Trump presidency, could influence the Fed's decision.
The crypto market is buzzing with anticipation as investors bet that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 0.25% in December. According to the CME FedWatch tool, the chances of this happening have jumped to 74.5%, up from 66% just a few days ago. What’s driving this growing confidence? If the Fed cuts rates, it would mark the third reduction this year, and it could have major implications for the economy—and for Bitcoin.
What Could a Fed Rate Cut Mean for Crypto?
A rate cut lowers the cost of borrowing for individuals and businesses. When interest rates are lower, loans become cheaper, which can encourage spending and investment. For the stock market and riskier assets like Bitcoin, rate cuts are generally seen as a positive development.
Investors tend to feel more comfortable taking on risks when borrowing costs decrease, making them more likely to invest in assets with higher potential returns, like cryptocurrencies.
Currently, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate is between 4.5% and 4.75%, following two previous cuts this year. Another reduction would signal a more supportive economic environment, which could encourage investors to put their money into riskier assets like Bitcoin.
Experts Weigh In
Marko Papic, Chief Strategist at BCA Research, predicts the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. He also believes the US dollar may peak by mid-2025, driven by possible economic disappointments under Donald Trump.
At the same time, Federal Reserve officials are hinting at a rate cut. Governor Christopher Waller stated on December 2 that he leans toward supporting a cut, but the decision will depend on upcoming economic data, like inflation and job reports. New York Fed President John Williams has also mentioned that interest rates might be reduced gradually, though he hasn’t specified when this might happen.
Ultimately, the Fed’s decision will depend on the economic performance over the next few weeks.
Could the Rate Cut Fuel Bitcoin?
Bitcoin has already seen impressive growth this year, more than doubling in value. Many analysts are optimistic that Bitcoin could break the $100,000 mark by the end of 2024. With a possible rate cut from the Fed, Bitcoin’s price could continue to rise, benefiting from the increased investor interest in riskier assets.
With Bitcoin on the rise, the stage is set for a thrilling end to 2024, with the Fed’s actions playing a central role.
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Source: Coinpedia
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