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 of a clear regulatory framework is eroding U.S. leadership in the crypto market. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
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 the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
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 some of his predecessors said during previous budget clashes could not be done. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
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 2025 Community Bank Conference, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman, and Governor Michael...
October 09, 2025
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 2025 Community Bank Conference, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman, and Governor Michael S. Barr, each described how technology, transparency, and tailored regulation […]
March 07, 2025
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 ever “Crypto Summit” was held. Get...
May 03, 2026
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 and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]
April 09, 2026
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 of a clear regulatory framework...
February 13, 2026
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 the Full Story Complete the...
October 13, 2025
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 some of his predecessors said...
