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Scott Bessent Opposes U.S. CBDC: Trump’s Treasury Pick Signals Policy Shift

Scott Bessent Rejects U.S. CBDC: Implications for Trump Administration’s Financial Policy – Scott Bessent opposes U.S. CBDC – Federal Reserve exploring CBDCs since 2021 – Potential shift in U.S. financial policy Should the U.S. adopt a central bank digital currency? Scott Bessent, Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick, says no. At his Senate Finance Committee hearing, Bessent […]

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Warren Challenges Treasury Nominee Bessent on Crypto Regulation and Financial Policies

Senator Elizabeth Warren Grills Treasury Nominee Bessent on Crypto Policy and More Senator Elizabeth Warren isn’t pulling any punches. In a detailed 31-page letter, she’s challenging Scott Bessent, President Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary, ahead of his confirmation hearing. Warren’s letter dives into Bessent’s Wall Street background and his potential impact on the U.S. financial […]

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Trump’s Treasury Nominee Scott Bessent to Divest Bitcoin ETFs Amid Conflict Concerns

Trump’s Treasury Pick Scott Bessent Plans to Divest Bitcoin ETFs Amid Conflict of Interest Concerns In a move that has the crypto world buzzing, Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has announced his intention to divest his Bitcoin ETFs. This decision is part of a broader strategy to avoid potential conflicts of interest […]

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