Scott Bessent

Bessent Says US May Discuss AI Risks With China

Bessent Says US May Discuss AI Risks With China
Bessent Says US May Discuss AI Risks With China
September 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Axios reporters that the United States is willing to discuss artificial intelligence risks with China, the reporters said Wednesday (Sept....

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Treasury Rethinks AML Rules for Banks That Know Their Customers
Treasury Rethinks AML Rules for Banks That Know Their Customers
September 15, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Treasury may raise longstanding bank reporting thresholds and take into account how long financial institutions have known their customers, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers...

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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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