What are your thoughts of Paul Atkins with his background, could be be a pro-crypto SEC chair?
To be honest, people won't look at the name of the next chair but as long he's "pro-crypto" that's all that matters to the community.
What are the chances of him accepting the job after years of private practice?
There is a likely that he'd already received the offer and let's wait for him to answer that once Trump is already in the position.
I think this news won't come out without having proof and validation. Even if he's worked in private practice for years but asked to do again public service through it, someone who's got a call for it will accept the offer.