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Paul Kiernan

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Reporter at The Wall Street Journal
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Paul Kiernan is a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, focusing on the intersection of Wall Street and Washington. His coverage centers on financial regulators like the SEC, with a special interest in crypto, climate finance, and private markets. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Outside of work, Paul is a father of two and an avid outdoors enthusiast. His social media profile highlights his passion for surfing, an interest that aligns with his participation in his universitys Surf Club and Ski & Snowboard Club.

He previously worked as a correspondent in Rio de Janeiro, covering everything from commodities to the World Cup and Olympics.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Reporter
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Financial Regulation
He covers the policy decisions of regulators like the SEC, Federal Reserve, and CFTC, focusing on their impact on investors and markets.
Cryptocurrency Policy
Explicitly lists crypto as a key topic of interest, reporting on the ongoing efforts to regulate the digital asset industry.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Reporter
The Wall Street Journal
4-2018 - 2-2024
Reporter
The Wall Street Journal
11-2012 - 3-2018
Correspondent
The Wall Street Journal
4-2011 - 11-2012
Reporter
Dow Jones Newswires
11-2007 - 4-2011
Reporter
Dow Jones Newswires
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Education
2003 - 2007
Bachelor's degree
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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