Gold slips below $4,500 as Fed fears rattle record run

Bessent's endorsement of Warsh suggests potential shifts in Fed policy, impacting economic stability and perceptions of Fed independence. The post Scott Bessent expresses confidence in Kevin Warsh’s rate decisions as new Fed chair era begins appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kevin Warsh took the Federal Reserve oath after Senate confirmation, succeeding Jerome Powell as chair. The FOMC also selected Warsh to lead the Fed’s monetary policy committee. Warsh Takes Fed Oath After Powell Transition Kevin Warsh took the oath of office as chairman and a member of the Federal Reserve Board on May 22, completing […]

Warsh's leadership at the Fed could spark increased volatility and interest in digital assets, impacting broader financial markets significantly. The post Trump hosts White House ceremony for new Fed Chairman Warsh appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin is struggling below $80,000 as the market faces uncertainty that extends well beyond the usual price action concerns. The breakdown from key levels has been accompanied by a broader reassessment of the macro environment — and XWIN Research Japan has identified a structural shift at the highest level of global monetary policy that may define the conditions Bitcoin operates in for the foreseeable future. Related Reading: Chainlink Sees Historic On-Chain Surge While Exchange Supply Keeps Shrinking – Details The Federal Reserve is entering a new era. Kevin Warsh has officially taken over as Fed Chair, and the market’s attention has shifted from the immediate question of rate cuts to a more fundamental one: whether the Fed’s operating philosophy itself has changed. That distinction matters more for risk assets than any single rate decision. Warsh is not a conventional Fed Chair. He has been a long-standing critic of excessive quantitative easing and the concept of a central bank tha

Warsh's crypto-friendly stance at the Fed could foster regulatory shifts, potentially boosting digital asset integration into mainstream finance. The post Bitcoin holds near $77,000 as Kevin Warsh prepares to lead Fed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Nomura's revised forecast signals prolonged high rates, impacting liquidity, investment strategies, and potentially strengthening the US dollar. The post Nomura abandons 2026 Fed rate cut forecast as inflation refuses to cooperate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The new Fed chair's challenge with inflation and market confidence could redefine crypto's role as an inflation hedge amid economic uncertainty. The post Bitcoin treads water as new Fed chair inherits a confidence crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The billionaire cited underperformance vs gold and broader disappointment with crypto's breakout apps (or lack thereof) as drivers.