Scott Bessent

Bessent Warns of Threat of AI-Powered Bank Account Hacks

Bessent Warns of Threat of AI-Powered Bank Account Hacks
Bessent Warns of Threat of AI-Powered Bank Account Hacks
May 03, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says American banks are working to safeguard against AI-related cyberthreats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Treasury Sec’y Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Bill
Treasury Sec’y Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Bill
April 09, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Thursday (April 9) for Congress to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), warning that the current lack...

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Bessent Says Crypto Firms Are Sabotaging Best Chance for Rules
Bessent Says Crypto Firms Are Sabotaging Best Chance for Rules
February 13, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday (Feb. 13) that the crypto industry should support the CLARITY Act and help get it passed as soon as possible. Get...

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

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  |  Legal & Regulation

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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