John Deaton, an attorney for over 75,000 XRP holders in the lawsuit against the SEC, has expressed notable concerns regarding the nomination of Paul Atkins as the new US SEC Chair by President-elect Donald Trump.
Deaton used the platform X to emphasize four crucial steps Atkins needs to take upon assuming his role to address issues related to the Ripple vs. SEC case.
This development comes amid ongoing legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny faced by XRP and Ripple, highlighting the importance of leadership and direction under Atkins’ potential tenure.