Politics
Trump Nominates Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler will step down on January 20, 2025, aligning with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
President-elect Donald Trump’s team is reportedly exploring the creation of a dedicated White House role for cryptocurrency policy.
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, will present a Bitcoin investment strategy to Microsoft’s board, following a shareholder proposal to assess Bitcoin as a potential corporate treasury asset.
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg has announced his resignation, effective January 19, 2025.
Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced the BITCOIN Act, proposing the sale of Federal Reserve gold to fund a national Bitcoin reserve.
Major brands like Disney, IBM, and Warner Bros. Discovery are cautiously resuming advertising on X after a year-long boycott.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler hinted at a potential resignation in a recent speech, reflecting on his tenure.
