Scott Bessent news and trends

Bessent, Bowman and Barr: Community Banks Need Regulatory Clarity
Banking // October 09, 2025

Community banks remain vital to the U.S. economy but face mounting pressures to modernize amid competition from larger banks and FinTechs. At the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Community Bank Conference, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman, and Governor Michael...

US and UK Team to Explore Digital Asset Collaborations
Cryptocurrency // September 22, 2025

The U.S. and U.K. have established a task force to explore partnerships on capital markets and digital assets regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Bessent Banking on Crypto Sector to Buy US Treasurys
Cryptocurrency // August 20, 2025

The U.S. Treasury secretary is reportedly counting on the cryptocurrency sector to become a key purchaser of Treasurys.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Treasury Secretary Wants to Review ‘Entire Federal Reserve’
Politics // July 21, 2025

America’s treasury secretary says the entire Federal Reserve needs to be examined. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Interviews & Exclusives
Bessent, Bowman and Barr: Community Banks Need Regulatory Clarity

October 09, 2025
Community banks remain vital to the U.S. economy but face mounting pressures to modernize amid competition from larger banks and FinTechs. At the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Community Bank Conference, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman, and Governor Michael S. Barr, each described how technology, transparency, and tailored regulation […]

Trump’s Crypto Summit Heavy on Victory Laps, Light on Regulation

March 07, 2025
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 ever “Crypto Summit” was held. Get...

Quick Reads
Bessent Says US Will ‘Prioritize Payments’ During Government Shutdown

October 13, 2025
In order to allow U.S. military staff to get paid during the government shutdown, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly prioritizing payments in a way some of his predecessors said during previous budget clashes could not be done. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

US and UK Team to Explore Digital Asset Collaborations

September 22, 2025
The U.S. and U.K. have established a task force to explore partnerships on capital markets and digital assets regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Bessent Banking on Crypto Sector to Buy US Treasurys

August 20, 2025
The U.S. Treasury secretary is reportedly counting on the cryptocurrency sector to become a key purchaser of Treasurys.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Treasury Secretary Wants to Review ‘Entire Federal Reserve’

July 21, 2025
America’s treasury secretary says the entire Federal Reserve needs to be examined. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...