Topic · Person

Scott Bessent

104 articles

Bessent Urges Senate to Advance Clarity Act Ahead of Tuesday Vote

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged senators to advance the CLARITY Act before Tuesday’s scheduled procedural vote. The measure would establish federal digital asset rules, but unresolved political divisions leave its path through the Senate uncertain. Treasury Push Raises Pressure Before Senate Vote Federal digital asset legislation faces a decisive procedural test Tuesday after Treasury Secretary […]

CLARITY Act Scott Bessent

Sep 11, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News

U.S. Treasury Secretary pushes for CLARITY Act passage as Senate returns from recess

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged senators to advance the CLARITY Act as lawmakers prepare to return from their August recess for a procedural vote that will test whether the crypto market structure bill has enough support to move…

CLARITY Act Scott Bessent United States Treasury

Sep 10, 2026 · byCrypto.news

Treasury Secretary Bessent urges CLARITY Act passage after Senate returns

Secretary Scott Bessent warned that failing to pass the CLARITY Act would send a “troubling signal” about America’s leadership in the digital asset industry.

CLARITY Act Scott Bessent

Sep 10, 2026 · byCointelegraph

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘Strongly Urges’ Senate To Pass Clarity Act

Bitcoin Magazine US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘Strongly Urges’ Senate To Pass Clarity Act Senators will vote on the long-awaited crypto Clarity Act next week. This post US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘Strongly Urges’ Senate To Pass Clarity Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .

Bitcoin CLARITY Act Crypto CLARITY Act

Sep 9, 2026 · byBitcoin Magazine

Bessent Says Key Crypto Bill Is Critical for US

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging senators to advance the CLARITY Act.

CLARITY Act Scott Bessent United States Treasury

Sep 9, 2026 · byU.Today

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenges investors to short the yen

Bessent's challenge could destabilize global markets, impacting carry trades and signaling potential shifts in US-Japan economic strategies. The post US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenges investors to short the yen appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Scott Bessent

Sep 9, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

US government bond yields rise to three-year high after Scott Bessent’s purchase programme announcement

Rising yields despite buyback efforts highlight challenges in managing fiscal risk, impacting borrowing costs and economic stability. The post US government bond yields rise to three-year high after Scott Bessent’s purchase programme announcement appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Scott Bessent

Sep 9, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Bitcoin fails to reclaim $80K as Bessent fuels yen strength around 153 per dollar

Bitcoin trended lower with US stocks on Iran escalation while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent contributed to fears of a yen carry-trade unwind.

Bitcoin Scott Bessent

Sep 9, 2026 · byCointelegraph

📰

Scott Bessent tells yen traders ‘I am the house now’ after historic US-Japan currency intervention

The US-Japan currency intervention highlights the complexities of global economic interdependence and raises concerns about market manipulation. The post Scott Bessent tells yen traders ‘I am the house now’ after historic US-Japan currency intervention appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Scott Bessent

Sep 9, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Treasury Secretary Bessent Dares Traders to Bet Against a Stronger Yen: ‘I Am the House'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says his Japan ties give him insight into the BOJ, daring traders to bet against the yen. The post Treasury Secretary Bessent Dares Traders to Bet Against a Stronger Yen: ‘I Am the House' appeared first on BeInCrypto .

Bank of Japan Scott Bessent

Sep 9, 2026 · byBeInCrypto

Scott Bessent predicts oil prices could drop by $40–$50 a barrel after Iran conflict ends

A resolution in the US-Iran conflict could lead to a significant drop in oil prices, impacting global markets and easing inflation pressures. The post Scott Bessent predicts oil prices could drop by $40–$50 a barrel after Iran conflict ends appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Scott Bessent

Sep 4, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Scott Bessent says stablecoin firms could buy $1T in US debt

Stablecoin firms' potential $1T US debt purchase could stabilize Treasury markets but risks creating dependency on volatile crypto demand. The post Scott Bessent says stablecoin firms could buy $1T in US debt appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Scott Bessent

Sep 4, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Bessent Delivers Bitcoin's Best Ad, Scaramucci Claims

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning that the world is "awash in debt" has inadvertently made the case for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Scott Bessent United States Treasury

Sep 3, 2026 · byU.Today

Bessent names digital assets among possible targets in Iran sanctions push

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said digital assets, airlines and the maritime industry could face new measures as the Trump administration prepares to increase economic pressure on Iran. Reuters reported Wednesday that Bessent identified the three areas as possible…

Donald Trump Scott Bessent United States Treasury

Sep 3, 2026 · byCrypto.news

US Operation Economic Outcast Targets Global Financial Lifelines

Operation Economic Outcast is preparing to expand its banking offensive, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying the U.S. plans to sanction another bank. The planned action follows FinCEN’s proposal targeting Banque Misr UAE. How Treasury Uses Dollar Access as Leverage Operation Economic Outcast is preparing to expand its pressure on foreign financial institutions. Bessent told […]

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Scott Bessent

Sep 2, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News

Scott Bessent says US likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week

The sanctions could further isolate Iran economically, impacting global markets and potentially altering geopolitical alliances and trade dynamics. The post Scott Bessent says US likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Scott Bessent

Sep 1, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Scott Bessent wages war on bond market as Treasury yields hit 19-year highs

Bessent's bond market strategy may heighten tensions with the Fed, impacting fiscal policy credibility and future borrowing costs. The post Scott Bessent wages war on bond market as Treasury yields hit 19-year highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Federal Reserve MicroStrategy Scott Bessent

Sep 1, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Scott Bessent emphasizes need to derisk US-China trade relations

Recalibrating US-China trade aims to mitigate risks but may yield limited impact without substantial structural changes and mutual incentives. The post Scott Bessent emphasizes need to derisk US-China trade relations appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Scott Bessent

Sep 1, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Zcash Leads August Rally With Massive 82% Surge

In August 2026, the cryptocurrency market staged a strong recovery, adding approximately $500 billion to reach an aggregate valuation above $2.7 trillion. The primary catalyst was macroeconomic policy—specifically, the U.S. Treasury’s decision to double bond buybacks alongside supportive comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bitcoin Rebounds Toward Year-End Profitability Following a rocky opening, August delivered […]

Bitcoin Scott Bessent United States Treasury

Sep 1, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News

Scott Bessent pushes for lighter financial regulation at G20 meeting in Asheville

Bessent's push for lighter regulation could boost small business lending but risks undermining financial stability safeguards. The post Scott Bessent pushes for lighter financial regulation at G20 meeting in Asheville appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

G20 Scott Bessent

Aug 31, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Bitcoin begins volatile monthly close as US bond yields eye new 20-year high

Bitcoin price action saw sharp moves within its local range as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed US bond yields.

Bitcoin Scott Bessent

Aug 31, 2026 · byCointelegraph

Scott Bessent discusses bond-market strategy with Stanley Druckenmiller after public criticism

The bond-market strategy debate highlights potential risks of policy interventions distorting economic signals, impacting global financial stability. The post Scott Bessent discusses bond-market strategy with Stanley Druckenmiller after public criticism appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

MicroStrategy Scott Bessent Stanley Druckenmiller

Aug 31, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Scott Bessent declines to speculate on Federal Reserve actions, calls supply shock rate hikes ‘unusual’

Bessent's stance highlights the complexity of navigating economic policy amid supply shocks, potentially leading to market uncertainty and volatility. The post Scott Bessent declines to speculate on Federal Reserve actions, calls supply shock rate hikes ‘unusual’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Federal Reserve Scott Bessent

Aug 31, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges G20 to address China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus

A coordinated G20 response to China's trade surplus could reshape global trade dynamics, impacting sectors reliant on Chinese exports. The post US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges G20 to address China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

G20 Scott Bessent

Aug 31, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing