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'Pro-Crypto' Scott Besant Confirmed as Treasury Secretary... "U.S. Senate Approval Completed"
Suehyeon Lee
Summary
- Scott Besant has been confirmed as the U.S. Treasury Secretary with a pro-crypto stance.
- The U.S. Senate approved Besant's nomination with 68 votes in favor and 29 against.
- Besant is known to oppose the issuance of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and support cryptocurrencies.
Scott Besant, who is known for his pro-crypto stance, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the nominee for the U.S. Treasury Secretary.
According to Cointelegraph on the 28th (local time), the Senate held a vote on the approval of Besant's nomination, passing it with 68 votes in favor and 29 against.
As a result, Besant will oversee economic policy in the second administration of Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Besant is known to oppose the issuance of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and support cryptocurrencies.
Suehyeon Lee
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