Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has stated that he personally would not invest in cryptocurrencies
Mnuchin has also stressed the importance of maintaining a strong U.S. dollar
Mnuchin’s past anti-crypto views
During his tenure, Mnuchin emerged as a leading cryptocurrency villain due to some anti-Bitcoin statements
Back in 2019, Mnuchin stated that cryptocurrencies posed a national security threat due to their illicit use cases
Under his leadership, the U.S. Treasury Department proposed introducing draconian know-your-customer requirements for self-hosted crypto wallets, attracting a significant backlash from lawmakers
Later, however, he claimed that buying Bitcoin was “perfectly fine.”
From skeptics to crypto cheerleaders
Janet Yellen, Mnuchin’s successor, has advocated for crypto regulation that would reduce risks as well as fraud. During a 2022 CNBC interview, Yellen said that she was still skeptical of crypto despite acknowledging that it had some benefits
Scott Bessent, who was recently confirmed as the new US Treasury secretary, is particularly known for his pro-crypto stance. Bessent has also opposed the idea of creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC)
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