Billionaire investor Scott Bessent has been confirmed as US President Trump's Treasury Secretary by the US Senate; here's all you need to know about

Bessent, a Wall Street veteran who grew up in South Carolina, has praised the Republican president’s plans to slash taxes and impose tariffs while calling for measures to protect supply chains and the

Scott Bessent told the Senate he saw 'no reason' for the U.S. to pursue a central bank digital currency, aligning with Trump's past comments.

Bessent, 62, is a longtime hedge fund manager, Trump donor and adviser. He'll be the point person for Trump on a host of key economic issues.

Scott Bessent has been an outspoken advocate for digital assets and hopes to being more regulatory clarity and crypto-favourable policies.

The U.S. Senate today confirmed Scott Bessent to be President Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, giving the billionaire hedge fund manager a central role in shaping the new administration’s policy ambitions around tax cuts and spending and managing economic relationships with allies and adversaries alike.

Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent told Senate lawmakers Thursday that the Federal Reserve should remain independent, but that Donald Trump 'is going to make his views known' as president.

Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.

Scott Bessent will lead President Donald Trump's financial agenda as treasury secretary. Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, was confirmed in a 68 to 29 U.S. Senate vote on Monday and sworn in on Tuesday.

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