Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused SEC Chair Paul Atkins of 'open corruption' for allegedly dismissing cases involving his former clients and Wall Street associates. Warren highlighted concerns over the influence of the Trump administration on the SEC, referencing a report that Atkins served as an expert witness for Devon Archer, who was pardoned by Trump. This year, the SEC has notably dropped legal actions against major blockchain firms such as OpenSea, Ripple, and Coinbase.