US Treasury Secretary Bessent says they must avoid temptation of a zero-risk financial system

The comments from Treasury Secretary Bessent suggest a cautious approach towards the financial system, warning against the unrealistic pursuit of zero-risk.

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says they must avoid temptation of a zero-risk financial system

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Her endorsement of stablecoins as a potential financing tool for the government highlights increasing recognition of alternative financial assets in policymaking, which could impact regulatory outlooks and risk perceptions in both traditional and crypto markets.

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