Mnuchin

Through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, CoinDesk has obtained a 250-page trove of Mnuchin’s crypto-related correspondence during his four years at U.S. Treasury under the Trump administration. “The Hash” panel breaks down the revelations and implications for Biden-era crypto policy.

Jan 12, 2022

CoinDesk filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Treasury Department for former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s crypto-related emails. In turn, it received documents that shed light on how the Treasury Department under former President Donald Trump broadly viewed crypto, including those who advocated for CBDCs.

Jan 12, 2022

CoinDesk has released an in-depth report titled "The Mnuchin Files: New Documents Shed Light on Trump-Era Crypto Policy." The 250-page report examines the U.S. crypto policy during the Trump administration, revealing Jared Kushner advocated behind the scenes for a U.S. digital currency. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key highlights.

Jan 11, 2022

Policy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she is “optimistic” after the Trump administration made concessions on coronavirus testing and tracing ahead of a Tuesday evening deadline.

By Kevin ReynoldsOct 20, 2020

Policy

"The Speaker continues to hope that, by the end of the day Tuesday, we will have clarity on whether we will be able to pass a bill before the election," her spokeswoman tweeted.

By Kevin ReynoldsOct 19, 2020

Markets

Steven Mnuchin said on Friday that the Financial Stability Oversight Council has formed a working group focused on cryptocurrencies.

By Stan HigginsJan 12, 2018