Scott Bessent

US sanctions Iran wallets, freezes $344M USDT
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28 April, 2026

US sanctions Iran wallets, freezes $344M USDT

OFAC sanctions Iran-linked crypto wallets and urges Tether to freeze $344M in USDT, intensifying U.S. efforts to choke Tehran’s global...
What’s easier, passing CLARITY Act or escaping from Mordor?
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13 April, 2026

What’s easier, passing CLARITY Act or escaping from Mordor?

U.S. crypto rules stall as CLARITY faces opposition, while stablecoin yield debates and rising fraud reshape the regulation and enforcement...
Senate ignores CLARITY Act; $TRUMP dinner revives ‘ethics’ issue
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17 March, 2026

Senate ignores CLARITY Act; $TRUMP dinner revives ‘ethics’ issue

U.S. Senate Banking Committee faces hurdles with the CLARITY digital asset bill amidst Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin dinner and ongoing crypto...
Stablecoin payment volume rises to $390 billion: report
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11 March, 2026

Stablecoin payment volume rises to $390 billion: report

Stablecoin payments soared to $390 billion in 2025, driven by Asia, with key trends showing growth in B2B payments.
SEC removes more stablecoin guardrails, Binance plots US return
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24 February, 2026

SEC removes more stablecoin guardrails, Binance plots US return

Binance hints at a U.S. comeback as stablecoin regulations advance, with the SEC easing broker-dealer rules and talks gaining momentum...
Third White House stablecoin meeting fails to move the needle
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20 February, 2026

Third White House stablecoin meeting fails to move the needle

Trump family expands crypto ventures at Mar-a-Lago, while White House struggles to resolve stablecoin debates amid industry tensions.