Treasury Department news and trends

Bessent Says US Will ‘Prioritize Payments’ During Government Shutdown

October 13, 2025
US Senate Confirms McKernan as Treasury’s Domestic Finance Under Secretary
Politics // October 08, 2025

Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) Board Member Jonathan McKernan was confirmed Tuesday (Oct. 7) by the U.S. Senate to be the under secretary for domestic finance at the Treasury Department. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Treasury Counselor Derek Theurer Appointed to Perform Duties of Deputy Secretary
Personnel // October 07, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has appointed Derek Theurer, who joined the department in January as counselor, to perform the duties of deputy secretary of the Treasury. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

The Check Is No Longer in the Mail From the US Government
Regulation // September 30, 2025

It’s deadline day. On Sept. 30, 2025 —today —federal agencies face the full force of President Trump’s executive order, “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

US Treasury Department Considering ‘All Options’ to Stabilize Argentine Economy
International // September 22, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday (Sept. 22) that the Treasury Department will do what it can to support Argentina and that, “All options for stabilization are on the table.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The Check Is No Longer in the Mail From the US Government

September 30, 2025
It’s deadline day. On Sept. 30, 2025 —today —federal agencies face the full force of President Trump’s executive order, “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account.” 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 […]

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...

CFPB in Limbo — Should FinTechs and Banks Stay the Course?

February 10, 2025
The phrase “manic Monday” is getting a pretty good workout these days. Far from being a cute top 40 song from the ’80s, the ongoing drama at the Consumer Financial...

Tale of 2 Crypto Exchanges: Binance’s Money Laundering vs FTX’s Misappropriation

November 22, 2023
Cryptocurrency exchanges play a vital role in the digital asset ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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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 during previous budget clashes could not be done. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

US Senate Confirms McKernan as Treasury’s Domestic Finance Under Secretary

October 08, 2025
Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) Board Member Jonathan McKernan was confirmed Tuesday (Oct. 7) by the U.S. Senate to be the under secretary for domestic finance at the Treasury...

Treasury Counselor Derek Theurer Appointed to Perform Duties of Deputy Secretary

October 07, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has appointed Derek Theurer, who joined the department in January as counselor, to perform the duties of deputy secretary of the Treasury. Get the Full Story...

US Treasury Department Considering ‘All Options’ to Stabilize Argentine Economy

September 22, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday (Sept. 22) that the Treasury Department will do what it can to support Argentina and that, “All options for stabilization are on the table.”...