- President-elect Donald Trump's SEC selection, Paul Atkins, voted against punishing several large companies during his previous tenure.
- Atkins is characterized by his critical views of the SEC's enforcement process, advocating for a focus on individual fraudsters over corporate penalties.
- His leadership could lead to more lenient enforcement policies following years of strict actions under Democratic Chair Gary Gensler.
- High-profile companies such as Tesla and Coinbase may feel the effects of this shift in enforcement focus.
- Former SEC officials noted that Atkins' approach aims to reduce corporate fines, which he argues unfairly penalize shareholders.
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