Scott Bessent

Demands for Trump ‘crypto’ probes spread beyond usual suspects
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10 February, 2026

Demands for Trump ‘crypto’ probes spread beyond usual suspects

Investigations into Trump’s crypto ventures are expanding, complicating Democratic efforts to advance digital asset market structure bills in the Senate.
Block reward miners face the worst economics in BTC history
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4 December, 2025

Block reward miners face the worst economics in BTC history

BTC miners face unprecedented challenges with plummeting profits, rising costs, and a shift towards AI, marking a critical moment in...
US stablecoin regulations imminent, Vanguard does 180° on ETFs
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3 December, 2025

US stablecoin regulations imminent, Vanguard does 180° on ETFs

U.S. regulators advance stablecoin rules, while a new House report highlights concerns over digital asset debanking under the Biden administration.
US Senate Ag committee releases market structure draft
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11 November, 2025

US Senate Ag committee releases market structure draft

Crypto markets surge as the Senate Agriculture unveils a draft of digital asset market structure legislation; meanwhile, the IRS okays...
US, UK digital asset regulation: Different roads, same destination
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28 October, 2025

US, UK digital asset regulation: Different roads, same destination

We explore how the U.S. and the U.K. approach digital assets—the impact of enforcement-first vs innovation-first mindsets.
USDC mulls ‘reversible’ transactions; banks v crypto v Senate
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30 September, 2025

USDC mulls ‘reversible’ transactions; banks v crypto v Senate

Circle considers reversible transactions for USDC, while Tether prepares for USAT launch amid rising stablecoin market dynamics and regulatory discussions.