Scott Bessent

Treasury Sec’y Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Bill

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  |  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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