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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 —...

Bessent Says US Will ‘Prioritize Payments’ During Government Shutdown
Politics // 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 during previous budget clashes could not be done. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Bessent, Bowman and Barr: Community Banks Need Regulatory Clarity
Banking // 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...

US and UK Team to Explore Digital Asset Collaborations
Cryptocurrency // September 22, 2025

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 form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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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...

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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 is eroding U.S. leadership in the crypto market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

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...

Bessent Says US Will ‘Prioritize Payments’ During Government Shutdown

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...

US and UK Team to Explore Digital Asset Collaborations

September 22, 2025
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 form to unlock this article...