{"id":147797,"date":"2025-01-28T14:30:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T12:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=147797"},"modified":"2025-01-28T12:38:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:38:40","slug":"new-u-s-treasury-secretary-is-good-news-for-crypto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/new-u-s-treasury-secretary-is-good-news-for-crypto\/","title":{"rendered":"New U.S. Treasury Secretary is Good News for Crypto"},"content":{"rendered":"

Approved by a 68-29 Senate vote on Monday, Bessent will take the reins<\/a><\/strong> from Janet Yellen, with his nomination marking a clear shift in priorities under the Trump administration.<\/p>\n

Bessent\u2019s appointment brings a pro-crypto perspective to the Treasury Department. Known for his belief that cryptocurrencies represent financial freedom, he has also been outspoken in his opposition to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), which he argues are unnecessary for a nation with diverse investment opportunities. His vision aligns with broader efforts to integrate digital assets into the U.S. economy.<\/p>\n

One of his first responsibilities will be to join the \u201cPresidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets,\u201d a newly formed body tasked with crafting federal regulations for cryptocurrencies and exploring the establishment of a national digital asset reserve. The group, created under a recent executive order by Donald Trump, reflects the administration\u2019s commitment to solidifying the U.S.\u2019s leadership in the crypto sector.<\/p>\n