Newly appointed SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, appointed by President Donald Trump, has declared that establishing a firm regulatory foundation for digital assets is a top priority of his chairmanship. Atkins emphasized the need for a 'rational, coherent, and principled approach' to regulation in this sector, alongside clear rules of the road. Atkins also stated that the SEC will work to protect investors from fraud and keep politics out of securities laws. His goal is to ensure that the U.S. remains the best and most secure place in the world for investment and business. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io