U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Speaks About Cryptocurrencies: “On Cryptocurrencies, United States...”

By: bitcoin sistemi|2025/05/08 05:15:01
0
Share
copy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the US should be a global leader in the field of digital assets.Speaking at the House Financial Services Committee, Bessent called out to members of Congress seeking regulation for cryptocurrencies: “The United States should be the number one location for digital assets.”Asked why the United States should take the lead in this area, Bessent said, “We believe that Congress and the Senate should create a good market structure to spread U.S. best market practices around the world.”Bessent, who was appointed to the Treasury Department by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate in January, has previously drawn attention for his positive approach to digital assets, arguing that the crypto economy is “here to stay.” Bessent is also a member of the “Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets,” which was created by Trump’s executive order dated January 23.Related News: Bitcoin Bull Rally Could Be Imminent! Analyst: "Two Indicators That Previously Brought Rally Are Sending Signals!"While the hearing focused mostly on tariffs, another issue the committee focused on was a comprehensive crypto regulation bill. On Monday, House Republicans introduced a draft bill that would redefine the jurisdictions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The bill also includes new disclosure requirements.But some Democrats have raised concerns about the president’s relationship with crypto after Trump launched his own memecoin shortly before his 2025 inauguration. Trump-linked startup World Liberty Financial recently introduced its own stablecoin. On Tuesday, some Democratic lawmakers held their own roundtable discussions on crypto, abandoning their planned session on crypto and publicly expressing concerns about Trump’s influence in the space. Still, some, like Democratic lawmaker Angie Craig, stayed on, saying “both sides need to work together.”*This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Speaks About Cryptocurrencies: “On Cryptocurrencies, United States...”

You may also like

Fluxor: Connecting Global Builders With the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A hackathon platform connecting builders and creators to collaborative opportunities and innovation in Web3, enabling AI-oriented developers to experiment and create at scale.

The growth of AI-driven tools and community collaboration in Web3 has created new opportunities for developers worldwide. As a community partner and sponsor of the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon, Fluxor's mission to unify hackathon experiences and foster creative partnerships aligns with this spirit of collective innovation.

Apello: Automating Web3 Community Management and Partnering with the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A community toolkit enabling builders to streamline engagement and participation as Web3 ecosystems evolve with AI and decentralized innovation. As a community partner and sponsor of the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon, Apello reflects the growing fusion of community-driven participation and technical creativity in the Web3 space. The platform's commitment to empowering community interaction and meaningful engagement aligns with this shared vision of innovation.

RootData: Delivering Structured Web3 Intelligence and Sparking the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A Web3 data platform enabling investors and builders to uncover market insights and informed decision-making in AI-powered trading.

As a community partner and sponsor of the WEEX AI Trading Hackathonm RootData has a shared focus on transparency, data integrity, and insight-driven innovation across AI trading and market research.

Firecrew: Elevating Trader Skill and Amplifying the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A trading education and community platform helping individuals build disciplined strategies and risk control that pair with AI-driven innovation.

CrazyLiveDAO: Building an AI Trading Education DAO in Step with the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A Solana-based DAO and membership community combining AI agents, live trading education, and Web3 tools for global Chinese investors.

Mome: Blending AI, Memes, and Creator-First Tokens, and Driving the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

An AI-driven BNB Chain platform that lets creators launch meme tokens powered by viral video content and community ownership.

Popular coins

Latest Crypto News

Read more