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By Hannah Pérez

The United States Securities Regulator confirmed its new friendly approach with the hiring of high charges with cryptocurrency experience. Jamie Selway and Brian T. Daly joined as directors of the SEC.

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The United States Stock Regulator confirmed its new friendly approach.
He appointed new officials with experience in cryptocurrencies: Jamie Selway and Brian T. Daly.
Selway briefly worked at blockchain.com and Daly advised cryptocurrencies.
Under the direction of Paul Atkins, the SEC has promised clear regulations for the sector.

The United States Stock Exchange and Securities Commission (SEC), a main financial regulator of the country, is adding personnel with knowledge in cryptocurrencies to its payroll in the middle of a regulatory environment in full evolution.

In various communications on Friday, the US federal agency He appointed four high -level positions, including two officials with cryptocurrency experience, confirming a more friendly approach for assets class by the SEC.

Since Donald Trump assumed for his second mandate in the White House in January, the government’s approach on cryptocurrencies has changed. Trump has expressed support for the flourishing class of assets, making key structural changes, including the signing of an order to promote new laws and the creation of a national reserve of Bitcoin.

The SEC formed a new internal work group focused on cryptocurrencies, with the aim of establishing clearer rules for the industry, just after the exit of its previous president, Gary Gensler, in January.

Paul Atkins, who was appointed by Trump, assumed the presidency of the SEC in April, and in his short time has been emphatic in the agency to seek to clarify the guidelines on cryptocurrencies as he works closely with the actors in the industry.

Sec receives officials with cryptocus experience

Jamie Selway, a veteran in financial markets who previously worked for the company Blockchain.comwill assume the position as director of the Division of Commerce and Markets as of June 17, 2025, while Brian T. Daly is responsible for directing the Investment Management Division on July 8, the SEC announced.

Selway “It brings decades of experience in the industry in the market structure and in multiple kinds of assets to this critical role“, Said the president of the SEC, Paul Atkins, welcoming the official in a statement.”I hope to work with him to protect our markets and ensure that the regulations of the agencies balance costs and benefits”

Until recently, Selway was a member of Sophron Advisorswhere he advised to customers in capital markets. He was also a member of the Board of Protecto Holdings and Board President in Financial Allofus and Skew. In addition, he worked in Goldman Sachs and has served as an advisor to multiple Fintech companies. He was the global head of institutional markets in Blockchain.com Between 2018-19.

“President Atkins is causing a ‘new day’ in the SEC “, Saway said. “I thank you for selecting me […] In this exciting and crucial moment. Together, we will promote the SEC mission and enable innovation“

As for Daly, who formerly worked in Akin Gump In New York advising clients on topics related to cryptocurrencies and Blockchainyour entrance to the SD will contribute “decades of experience performing outstanding functions in global law firm and investment management signatures“, The agency said in a separate statement.

“I am optimistic about this new day at the SEC and I am anxious to work with President Atkins and my new colleagues to guarantee regulatory compliance“Daly said.

The other appointment of the SEC announced on Friday were Erik Hotmire, who will return as director of External Affairs, and Kurt Hohl, who has been appointed chief accountant, as reported The Block.

In recent weeks, the SEC has abandoned many of its application actions against cryptocurrency companies, including cases of Coinbase, Kraken, Metamask, Uniswap and Ripple, Following the creation of your new dedicated address. In March, the agency celebrated its inaugural table of the cryptocurrency work group for Debate the future regulation of digital assets.

Hannah Estefanía Pérez / Diariobitcoin

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