[Paul Atkins Launches Podcast to Elaborate on Pro-Innovation Regulatory Stance] According to Decrypt, U.S. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins launched the inaugural episode of the official podcast *Material Matters* on April 17, discussing a pro-innovation regulatory stance with Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda. Atkins stated that the U.S. should become the global destination of choice for innovation, calling the current moment a 'critical turning point for the U.S. market.' Uyeda criticized the SEC under Gensler's leadership for straying from its core responsibilities, while Peirce emphasized that regulation should be open to innovators.