Scott Bessent

Bessent Says US Will ‘Prioritize Payments’ During Government Shutdown
Bessent Says US Will ‘Prioritize Payments’ During Government Shutdown
October 13, 2025  |  Politics

In order to allow U.S. military staff to get paid during the government shutdown, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly prioritizing payments in a way...

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Bessent, Bowman and Barr: Community Banks Need Regulatory Clarity
Bessent, Bowman and Barr: Community Banks Need Regulatory Clarity
October 09, 2025  |  Banking

Community banks remain vital to the U.S. economy but face mounting pressures to modernize amid competition from larger banks and FinTechs. At the Federal Reserve’s...

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US and UK Team to Explore Digital Asset Collaborations
US and UK Team to Explore Digital Asset Collaborations
September 22, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. and U.K. have established a task force to explore partnerships on capital markets and digital assets regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Bessent Banking on Crypto Sector to Buy US Treasurys
Bessent Banking on Crypto Sector to Buy US Treasurys
August 20, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Treasury secretary is reportedly counting on the cryptocurrency sector to become a key purchaser of Treasurys.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Treasury Secretary Wants to Review ‘Entire Federal Reserve’
Treasury Secretary Wants to Review ‘Entire Federal Reserve’
July 21, 2025  |  Politics

America’s treasury secretary says the entire Federal Reserve needs to be examined. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Banking Groups Ask Treasury to Limit Data Collection After Cybersecurity Incidents
Banking Groups Ask Treasury to Limit Data Collection After Cybersecurity Incidents
June 09, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Four financial industry trade associations said Monday (June 9) that federal agencies should limit their data collection to “only what is necessary” after a series...

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Regulators Prepare to Ease Post-Financial Crisis Banking Rules
Regulators Prepare to Ease Post-Financial Crisis Banking Rules
June 01, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

Regulators are reportedly preparing to loosen banking restrictions imposed following the 2008 financial crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Democratic Senators Seek Answers About Any Ties Between Binance and Trump Family Ventures
Democratic Senators Seek Answers About Any Ties Between Binance and Trump Family Ventures
May 09, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Four Democratic Senators reportedly said Friday (May 9) that they want answers from government officials about any ties between the digital asset ventures related to...

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Treasury Department Takes Lead in Efforts to Ease Banking Regulation
Treasury Department Takes Lead in Efforts to Ease Banking Regulation
April 17, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The Treasury Department is reportedly taking the lead in the Trump Administration’s efforts to streamline oversight and ease regulation in the banking sector. Get the Full Story Complete...

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