President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Scott Bessent, a pro-crypto hedge fund manager, as Treasury Secretary. If confirmed, he may introduce policies favoring crypto, improve regulatory clarity, and integrate digital assets into mainstream finance, marking a significant shift from the more cautious approach of the Biden administration. Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social: “I am pleased to nominate Scott Bessent to serve as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.