Scott Bessent

Report: Treasury Department Seeks More Control Over FDIC and OCC
Report: Treasury Department Seeks More Control Over FDIC and OCC
March 24, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The Treasury Department is reportedly drafting recommendations that would streamline other banking regulators and give the department more control over them. Get the Full Story...

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White House Faces Opposition to Efforts to Reduce CDFI Fund
White House Faces Opposition to Efforts to Reduce CDFI Fund
March 20, 2025  |  Politics

White House efforts to cut spending on a low-income lending program, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), are reportedly encountering opposition. Get the Full Story...

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Trump’s Crypto Summit Heavy on Victory Laps, Light on Regulation
Trump’s Crypto Summit Heavy on Victory Laps, Light on Regulation
March 07, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

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...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: US Should Take ‘Worldwide Lead in Crypto’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: US Should Take ‘Worldwide Lead in Crypto’
March 07, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday (March 7) that he is a “big proponent of the U.S. taking the worldwide lead in crypto.” Get the...

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Reports: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Wants Financial Regulators Focused on Risks
Reports: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Wants Financial Regulators Focused on Risks
March 06, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly said Thursday (March 6) that his department will work to see that financial regulators focus on material financial risks. Get...

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Treasury Secretary: DOGE Has Found $50 Billion in Savings 
Treasury Secretary: DOGE Has Found $50 Billion in Savings 
February 19, 2025  |  Politics

The U.S. Treasury Secretary says a new government cost-cutting effort has found $50 billion in savings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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CFPB Director Nomination Tops Trump’s Picks to Lead Financial Regulators
CFPB Director Nomination Tops Trump’s Picks to Lead Financial Regulators
February 12, 2025  |  Regulation

Three weeks in, President Donald Trump’s second term has been anything but quiet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Banking Sector Vet Rodney Hood Named Acting OCC Head
Banking Sector Vet Rodney Hood Named Acting OCC Head
February 09, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

One of America’s main financial regulators has a new acting director. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Trump: Elon Musk-Led DOGE Can Act Only With Administration Approval
Trump: Elon Musk-Led DOGE Can Act Only With Administration Approval
February 03, 2025  |  Politics

President Donald Trump said Monday (Feb. 3) that Elon Musk can “let people go” only with the approval of the administration and not in instances...

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