Trump Picks ‘Most Pro-Crypto’ Treasury Secretary: Ripple CEO Declares Him the Perfect Choice
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary. Ripple’s CEO called him “the perfect pick” for advancing crypto and innovation. ‘He Will Be the Most Pro-Innovation, Pro-Crypto Treasur...
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