Is It Too Late to Buy XRP? XRP Price Soars 7% as Paul Atkins Emerges as Favorite for SEC Chair, and This Might Be the Next Crypto to Explode
The XRP price surged 7% in the last 24 hours to trade at $1.490 as of 02:25 a.m. EST on trading volume that plunged 17% to $7.5 billion. This comes as Former U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Paul Atkins is reportedly the top contender to chair the agency under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Known for his pro-innovation stance and crypto expertise, Atkins is seen as capable of restoring the SEC to its “gold standard,” according to financial reporter Eleanor Terrett. 🚨NEW: Former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins is said to still be the favorite among top transition team members to lead the @SECGov, according to two sources close to discussions at Mar-a-Lago. @FoxBusiness, @CGasparino reported earlier this week that Atkins was in the lead for the… — Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) November 27, 2024 Atkins’ potential appointment coincides with speculation that Trump’s administration might transf...