Bessent Says Crypto Could Help Keep the US Dollar Dominant

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke at Ripple's conference about the role of digital assets in America's financial standing. He suggested that actions by the SEC and CFTC could partly compensate for the stalled Clarity Act. Bessent also said regulators should work to curb the debanking of crypto firms. The remarks frame crypto as a potential tool for preserving the dollar's global position.

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