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Paul Atkins, nominated by Trump, has been sworn in as SEC chair

Paul Atkins has officially been sworn in as the 34th Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The April 21 announcement comes nearly two weeks after Atkins’ position was confirmed by the US Senate in a 52-44 vote on April 9.

“I am honored by the trust and confidence President Trump and the Senate have placed in me to lead the SEC,” Atkins said in a statement.

“As I return to the SEC, I am pleased to join with my fellow Commissioners and the agency’s dedicated professionals to advance its mission to facilitate capital formation; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and protect investors.”

Atkins is widely expected to lead a more crypto-friendly SEC than former chair Gary Gensler under the Biden administration.

He previously served as an SEC commissioner between 2002 and 2008.

This is a developing story, and further information will be added as it becomes available.

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‘Additional resources’ offered by govt to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa game

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'Additional resources' offered by govt to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa game

The government says it is exploring what “additional resources and support are required” to allow “all fans” to attend Maccabi Tel Aviv’s match against Aston Villa next month.

Supporters of the Israeli side have been told they are not allowed to attend November’s game in Birmingham after a decision by Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG).

The group – made up of local stakeholders, including representatives from the council, police and event organisers – said the decision was due to a high risk of violence based on “current intelligence and previous incidents”.

Politics live: MPs react to Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

The decision has been criticised across the political spectrum, with Sir Keir Starmer describing it as a “wrong decision” while Tory opposition leader Kemi Badenoch called it a “national disgrace”.

In a statement on Friday night, a government spokesperson said: “No one should be stopped from watching a football game simply because of who they are.

“The government is working with policing and other partners to do everything in our power to ensure this game can safely go ahead, with all fans present.

“We are exploring what additional resources and support are required so all fans can attend.”

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Birmingham residents react to the Maccabi fan ban

Meanwhile, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: “Antisemitism is a stain on our society that shames us all. Every football fan, whoever they are, should be able to watch their team in safety.

“This government is doing everything in our power to ensure all fans can safely attend the game.”

The prime minister’s spokesman previously said Sir Keir would “do everything in his power to give Jewish communities the security they deserve”.

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Why are fans banned – and has this happened before?
How this raises questions about one of the UK’s biggest cities

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Badenoch: Fan ban a ‘national disgrace’

The Home Office offered to provide more police for the event, while Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and Communities Secretary Steve Reed also intervened.

However, senior police insisted the ban was necessary and cited clashes and hate crime offences committed when the Israeli team travelled to Amsterdam to play Ajax last year.

The Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match – set to take place on Thursday 6 November – is a Europa League fixture.

UEFA, which runs the tournament, had urged UK authorities to ensure away fans could attend.

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Ondo Finance to SEC: Hold off on Nasdaq’s tokenized securities plan

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Ondo Finance to SEC: Hold off on Nasdaq’s tokenized securities plan

In a letter to the US regulator, Ondo argued that Nasdaq’s plan relies on undisclosed settlement details that could favor big players.

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Swiss regulator GESPA takes aim at FIFA’s NFT platform in formal complaint

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Swiss regulator GESPA takes aim at FIFA’s NFT platform in formal complaint

Swiss regulator GESPA takes aim at FIFA’s NFT platform in formal complaint

Switzerland’s nationwide gambling authority said that user rewards on the platform feature the element of chance, categorizing them as gambling.

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