He also represented the Business Roundtable, a lobbying group for big business CEOs.
Andhe holds up to $5 millionin a fund from Off the Chain Capital, a crypto investment firm.
Bloomberg Newsreportedthat Atkins and his spouse are worth up to $327 million, based on the financial disclosure.
Paul Atkins at Trump Tower on November 28, 2016 in New York City.Drew Angerer/Getty Images
He has pledged to divest his stake in the firm following his confirmation.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.
The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Atkins nomination on Thursday.