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Scott Bessent Set to Divest Assets for US Treasury Secretary Role

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary nominee, Scott Bessent, will need to leave his position at Key Square Group and sell his hedge fund shares if confirmed by the Senate.

Bessent's Divestment Plans

According to the US Office of Government Ethics, Bessent must resign from the hedge fund immediately post-Senate approval. However, he has 90 days after confirmation to sell his shares.

Bessent's Assets Over $500 Million

State officials must declare assets and submit plans to divest potential conflicts of interest. Bessent's financial disclosure lists $521 million in assets, including US Treasury bills and Invesco holdings. His assets also comprise a $500,000 iShares Bitcoin ETF, farmland in North Dakota, and a property in the Bahamas.

Bessent's Role in Crypto Initiatives

Bessent emerged as a top candidate for Treasury Secretary, surpassing competitors like Marc Rowan and Kevin Warsh. Upon Senate confirmation, he is expected to assist Trump in tax cuts and cryptocurrency initiatives, possibly establishing a national Bitcoin reserve.

Scott Bessent’s appointment as US Treasury Secretary could significantly impact national economic policies and the approach towards cryptocurrency.

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