There have been some names touted as a potential candidate for the next SEC Chair, but so far, Paul Atkins is ringing a loud bell as he has reportedly been interviewed by the Trump transition team.

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is considering Paul Atkins, a seasoned financial regulator and advocate for digital assets, to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. What Happened: Atkins,

Former commissioner Paul Atkins is the top candidate to lead the SEC in Trump’s administration, according to Fox Business Eleanor Terrett. Atkins’ potential leadership could encourage innovation in US crypto regulations, differing from Gary Gensler's enforcement-heavy stance.

Former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins is a leading candidate to head the SEC under Trump, indicating a pro-crypto regulatory shift.

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has interviewed Paul Atkins, a veteran financial regulator and eminence grise of conservative financial circles, as a candidate to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission,

Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins is reportedly a favorite amongst Donald Trump's team to become the newest SEC Chair.

Atkins is a top contender for the job to replace outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the people said, who weren’t authorized to speak publicly. Trump is expected to make a pick in the coming days, and no decisions have been made,