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SEC Chair Addresses Workforce Restoration Amid Crypto Controversy

2/13/2026

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is restoring its workforce after Trump-era cuts.
Paul Atkins, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), testified before Congress.
He said the agency has gaps in several divisions.
Atkins denied Democratic claims that the SEC halted enforcement actions against Trump-linked crypto firms.
He noted that case drops were decided by the acting chair before his arrival and related to registration failures.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is restoring its workforce after Trump-era cuts.
Paul Atkins, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), testified before Congress.
He said the agency has gaps in several divisions.
Atkins denied Democratic claims that the SEC halted enforcement actions against Trump-linked crypto firms.
He noted that case drops were decided by the acting chair before his arrival and related to registration failures.