Scott Bessent says US seized roughly $1B in Iranian crypto as regime nears 'end of their tether'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S. has seized roughly $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as ...

Treasury Secretary issues blunt warning on U.S. digital dollar

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent drew a hard line on one of crypto's most debated questions and pushed Congress to act.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Says US Has 'Grabbed' $1 Billion in Crypto From Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has "outright grabbed" roughly $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies from Iran via seizures.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses Iran conflict

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent takes questions from reporters at the White House about the economic outlook and the Iran ...

Treasury Secretary says there's no pressure on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to cut interest rates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that newly installed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is under no pressure to cut interest rates.
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US Treasury seizes nearly $500M in Iranian crypto as Bessent touts ‘Operation Economic Fury’

Treasury Secretary Bessent announces nearly $500M in Iranian crypto seized under Operation Economic Fury, with Tether freezing $344M in USDT from Iranian wallets.

US seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto, Tehran now 'at end of tether financially': Treasury Secretary Bessent

Scott Bessent said Washington is working with European and Gulf allies to target Iranian financial networks, freeze assets ...

Scott Bessent promotes tax-free accounts for kids in Westlake Village

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made a stop in Westlake Village on May 28 to promote the Trump administration's ...