As Democrats gain in odds to take U.S. House, Waters bashes SEC chair on crypto

Maxine Waters, the top Democrat who may lead the House Financial Services Committee again if Democrats prevail, has a crypto bone to pick with SEC's Atkins. What to know : Representative Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, called for a hearing with Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins to discuss his crypto moves and other topics. Her party has a strong chance to take back the House of Representatives majority in 2026, potentially moving her back into the spot as committee chair.