Ripple CEO Welcomes New Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Anticipates Pro-Crypto Policies

Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary with Strong Bipartisan Support

  • Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary with bipartisan support of 68-29 votes.
  • 16 Democratic senators crossed party lines to support the nomination.
  • Bessent brings hedge fund management expertise to fiscal policy leadership.
  • Cryptocurrency industry leaders express optimism about Bessent’s appointment.
  • Treasury role includes oversight of financial regulations and international economic policy.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary in a bipartisan vote of 68-29, marking a significant shift in financial leadership at the federal level. The January 27 confirmation received support from both Republican senators and 16 Democratic lawmakers.

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Financial Sector Experience

Bessent, known for his extensive background in hedge fund management, will oversee critical aspects of U.S. economic policy, including fiscal planning, financial industry regulations, and international sanctions. His appointment brings private sector expertise to the Treasury’s leadership role, which traditionally requires balancing market dynamics with public policy objectives.

Cryptocurrency Industry Response

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed support for the appointment on social media platform X, stating: “confident he’ll enact common-sense economic policies, working with the Administration and Congress to grow US tech and crypto innovation.” This response indicates potential positive implications for digital asset regulation under Bessent’s leadership.

Treasury Responsibilities

As Treasury Secretary, Bessent will manage the department responsible for government revenue collection, public debt management, and international economic diplomacy. The position carries significant influence over monetary policy coordination with the Federal Reserve and oversight of financial intelligence operations targeting illicit finance.

The Treasury’s scope includes supervision of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which administers economic sanctions, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which monitors financial transactions to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes.

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