Scott Bessent says stablecoin firms could buy $1T in US debt
Stablecoin firms' potential $1T US debt purchase could stabilize Treasury markets but risks creating dependency on volatile crypto demand.
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Bessent Delivers Bitcoin's Best Ad, Scaramucci Claims
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning that the world is "awash in debt" has inadvertently made the case for Bitcoin.
U.Today•Alex Dovbnya3 Sept
Bessent names digital assets among possible targets in Iran sanctions push
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said digital assets, airlines and the maritime industry could face new measures as the Trump administration prepares to increase economic pressure on Iran. Reuters reported Wednesday that Bessent identified the three areas as possible…
US Operation Economic Outcast Targets Global Financial Lifelines
Operation Economic Outcast is preparing to expand its banking offensive, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying the U.S. plans to sanction another bank. The planned action follows FinCEN’s proposal targeting Banque Misr UAE. How Treasury Uses Dollar Access as Leverage Operation Economic Outcast is preparing to expand its pressure on foreign financial institutions. Bessent told […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms2 Sept
Scott Bessent says US likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week
The sanctions could further isolate Iran economically, impacting global markets and potentially altering geopolitical alliances and trade dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team1 Sept
Scott Bessent wages war on bond market as Treasury yields hit 19-year highs
Bessent's bond market strategy may heighten tensions with the Fed, impacting fiscal policy credibility and future borrowing costs.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team1 Sept
Scott Bessent emphasizes need to derisk US-China trade relations
Recalibrating US-China trade aims to mitigate risks but may yield limited impact without substantial structural changes and mutual incentives.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team1 Sept
Zcash Leads August Rally With Massive 82% Surge
In August 2026, the cryptocurrency market staged a strong recovery, adding approximately $500 billion to reach an aggregate valuation above $2.7 trillion. The primary catalyst was macroeconomic policy—specifically, the U.S. Treasury’s decision to double bond buybacks alongside supportive comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bitcoin Rebounds Toward Year-End Profitability Following a rocky opening, August delivered […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara1 Sept
Scott Bessent pushes for lighter financial regulation at G20 meeting in Asheville
Bessent's push for lighter regulation could boost small business lending but risks undermining financial stability safeguards.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
Bitcoin begins volatile monthly close as US bond yields eye new 20-year high
Bitcoin price action saw sharp moves within its local range as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed US bond yields.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by William Suberg31 Aug
Scott Bessent discusses bond-market strategy with Stanley Druckenmiller after public criticism
The bond-market strategy debate highlights potential risks of policy interventions distorting economic signals, impacting global financial stability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
Scott Bessent declines to speculate on Federal Reserve actions, calls supply shock rate hikes ‘unusual’
Bessent's stance highlights the complexity of navigating economic policy amid supply shocks, potentially leading to market uncertainty and volatility.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges G20 to address China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus
A coordinated G20 response to China's trade surplus could reshape global trade dynamics, impacting sectors reliant on Chinese exports.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
Scott Bessent faces challenges at G20 over Iran sanctions and US debt
The G20 summit's outcomes could reshape global financial alliances, impacting energy markets, trade dynamics, and digital asset perceptions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team30 Aug
Scott Bessent’s plan to tame US borrowing costs keeps running into the bond market’s brick wall
Efforts to manage US borrowing costs face challenges, highlighting concerns over fiscal sustainability and potential market distortions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team29 Aug
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ targeting Iran, urges G7 allies to enforce sanctions
The operation could strain US-China relations, disrupt global markets, and challenge crypto compliance amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Aug
Scott Bessent seeks to lower US borrowing costs amid bond market resistance
Persistently high yields could undermine fiscal credibility, affecting mortgage rates and corporate borrowing, despite US structural advantages.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Aug
Scott Bessent risks undermining Treasury’s credibility, says Levin
Bessent's strategy risks eroding trust in US debt, potentially destabilizing global finance and conflicting with Federal Reserve policies.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Aug
Moody’s Backs Treasury Task Force as Quantum Threats Put Crypto on Alert
Over the last year, people have been urging the financial sector to prepare quantum readiness and this week, the U.S. Treasury published an announcement revealing a task force dedicated to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent insisted that America’s economy must remain “strong, secure, and competitive” amid these technological advancements. Treasury Launches […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman26 Aug
Scott Bessent’s Treasury Twist prompts Wall Street to rethink borrowing strategy
Bessent's strategy could lower corporate borrowing costs and reshape fixed-income markets, impacting investors and government financing dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team26 Aug