Scott Bessent, the new US Treasury Secretary under Trump’s administration, has a monster-sized mission. He’s been handed an economic puzzle that could …
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Finance
Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump is “not calling for the Fed to lower interest rates”
by shayaanby shayaanScott Bessent, president Donald Trump’s handpicked Treasury Secretary, put an end to the speculation during a Wednesday interview on Fox Business. The …
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Regulation
Crypto-loving Howard Lutnick confirmed as US Commerce Secretary – What to expect from him
by shayaanby shayaanHoward Lutnick, the billionaire CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is officially the US Commerce Secretary after a 16-12 Senate Commerce Committee vote on …
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Regulation
Anti-crypto Sen. Warren comes for pro-crypto Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick
by shayaanby shayaanDemocratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has launched a direct attack on Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, demanding answers about …
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Markets
Trump's Treasury Secretary Bessent Approved, Likely Tackling Taxes Before Crypto
by shayaanby shayaanWith his U.S. Senate confirmation behind him, Scott Bessent is in place to be the top financial official of President Donald Trump’s …
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Regulation
Trump’s Choice for Treasury Secretary Sees ‘No Reason’ for the US To Roll Out a Central Bank Digital Currency
by shayaanby shayaanPresident-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary does not think that the US needs to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC). …
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The U.K. government has appointed Emma Reynolds as the new Economic Secretary in charge of overseeing digital assets and central bank digital …
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Finance
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Speaks on the US Economy and Interest Rates
by shayaanby shayaanIn her latest interview with CNBC, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen provided information about the current state of the economy, touching on …
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Regulation
Economic Secretary Outlines UK’s Ambitious Plans for Digital Asset Adoption
by shayaanby shayaanThe UK’s Economic Secretary to the Treasury has said the Digital Securities Sandbox is set to help facilitate the adoption of distributed …
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Finance
Cantor Fitzgerald’s 5% Stake Revealed as Lutnick Prepares for Commerce Secretary Role
by shayaanby shayaanPresident-elect Donald Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, to be the next Secretary of Commerce. Lutnick, a Wall Street …