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Treasury Secretary Pushes Clarity Act to Secure US Crypto Market Leadership

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent intensifies calls for crypto legislation as SEC Chair Paul Atkins and lawmakers align, urging Congress to advance a stalled framework amid rising market scale, regulatory…

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Treasury Proposes Stablecoin AML Rules as Bessent Vows to Protect US Financial System

The U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed new rules on April 8, 2026, requiring permitted payment stablecoin issuers to comply with federal anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions laws for the…

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Treasury Secretary Says US Is Headed for a Non-Inflationary Economic Boom in 2026

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States is entering a period of accelerated growth without inflationary pressure, outlining what he calls a “Bountiful 2026” economic blueprint following meetings…

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Treasury Secretary Nominee Discloses Up to $500K Stake in Bitcoin ETFs

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has disclosed ownership of spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) holdings worth as much as $500,000. If confirmed for the position, the…

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