President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Scott Bessent, founder of the hedge fund Key Square Group, as the next Treasury Secretary.
The crypto market surged as Trump appointed Bessent, with positive remarks from Ripple CEO and Cardano founder boosting XRP and ADA prices.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed optimism about Bessent's appointment, suggesting a bullish future for XRP and a potential resolution to the SEC lawsuit.
Cardano (ADA) also experienced a price rally, reaching $1.16 and driven by speculation about a new blockchain-based voting system in the US along with positive sentiment from the appointment of a crypto-friendly Treasury Secretary.