Scott Bessent news and trends

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

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 Tuesday (Sept. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bessent Warns of Threat of AI-Powered Bank Account Hacks
Cybersecurity // 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...

Treasury Sec’y Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Bill
Cryptocurrency // 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 is eroding U.S. leadership in the crypto market. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Bessent Says Crypto Firms Are Sabotaging Best Chance for Rules
Cryptocurrency // 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 form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Interviews & Exclusives
Bessent, Bowman and Barr: Community Banks Need Regulatory Clarity

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 […]

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

Quick Reads
Bessent Says US May Discuss AI Risks With China

September 16, 2026
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. 16). 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 […]

Bessent Warns of Threat of AI-Powered Bank Account Hacks

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...

Treasury Sec’y Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Bill

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...

Bessent Says Crypto Firms Are Sabotaging Best Chance for Rules

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...