Scott Bessent

Trump’s Crypto Summit Heavy on Victory Laps, Light on Regulation

Trump’s Crypto Summit Heavy on Victory Laps, Light on Regulation
Trump’s Crypto Summit Heavy on Victory Laps, Light on Regulation
March 07, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

On Friday (March 7), the crypto industry came to Washington D.C. Specifically, they came to the White House’s State Dining Room, where the nation’s first...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: US Should Take ‘Worldwide Lead in Crypto’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: US Should Take ‘Worldwide Lead in Crypto’
March 07, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday (March 7) that he is a “big proponent of the U.S. taking the worldwide lead in crypto.” Get the...

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Reports: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Wants Financial Regulators Focused on Risks
Reports: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Wants Financial Regulators Focused on Risks
March 06, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly said Thursday (March 6) that his department will work to see that financial regulators focus on material financial risks. Get...

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Treasury Secretary: DOGE Has Found $50 Billion in Savings 
Treasury Secretary: DOGE Has Found $50 Billion in Savings 
February 19, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The U.S. Treasury Secretary says a new government cost-cutting effort has found $50 billion in savings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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CFPB Director Nomination Tops Trump’s Picks to Lead Financial Regulators
CFPB Director Nomination Tops Trump’s Picks to Lead Financial Regulators
February 12, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Three weeks in, President Donald Trump’s second term has been anything but quiet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Banking Sector Vet Rodney Hood Named Acting OCC Head
Banking Sector Vet Rodney Hood Named Acting OCC Head
February 09, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

One of America’s main financial regulators has a new acting director. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Trump: Elon Musk-Led DOGE Can Act Only With Administration Approval
Trump: Elon Musk-Led DOGE Can Act Only With Administration Approval
February 03, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

President Donald Trump said Monday (Feb. 3) that Elon Musk can “let people go” only with the approval of the administration and not in instances...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
February 03, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Monday (Feb. 3) that President Donald Trump designated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the CFPB’s acting director Friday (Jan....

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