Bessent says he hopes bill for crypto regulatory framework passes soon
By Neil Roland ( February 5, 2026, 23:06 GMT | Insight) -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he hopes Congress can pass legislation to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies by spring. The bill is bottled up in the Senate Banking Committee due to a conflict between banks and crypto firms, and concerns among small banks about a possible bleeding of deposits.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he hopes Congress can pass legislation to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies by spring....
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