Kevin Warsh wins Senate approval, moves closer to Fed chair role as Powell prepares Friday exit

Warsh's likely succession as Fed Chair signals potential policy shifts, impacting market dynamics and Fed-Treasury coordination strategies. The post Senate confirms Warsh as Fed Governor, poised to succeed Powell as chair appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Warsh's pro-Bitcoin stance may reshape monetary policy, impacting inflation control and crypto markets, with potential long-term crypto benefits. The post US Senate set to finalize nomination of pro-Bitcoin Kevin Warsh as next Fed Chair appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Fed Rate Cut Odds Fall as Senate Advances Kevin Warsh, Will Bitcoin & Gold Crash Again? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Fed rate cut odds plunge as the US Senate advances President Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh closer to confirmation as the next Fed Chair. Bitcoin and gold erase gains as Warsh could replace Jerome Powell following final confirmation votes this week. Meanwhile, inflation is rising amid elevated oil prices as Trump said the US-Iran ceasefire is on “massive life support” after dismissing Iran’s peace proposal, fueling concerns that the Strait of Hormuz may stay shut for an extended period. US Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Governor, Fed Rate Cut Odds Dip The US Senate voted 49-44 to invoke cloture on Kevin Warsh’s nomination to serve as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. He will remain a governor for a term of 14 years from February 2026. The Senate is expected to hold final confirmation votes this week, with Republicans’ maj

Warsh's potential Fed leadership could redefine digital asset integration, impacting monetary policy and crypto market dynamics significantly. The post Kevin Warsh poised for Senate confirmation vote to lead Federal Reserve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Fed’s next leader needs a complete picture of what A.I. will do to the economy.

The potential leadership change at the Federal Reserve could significantly impact monetary policy direction and market stability. The post Senate advances Kevin Warsh nomination for Fed Chair, Powell exit unlikely by May appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin begins the week near $80,100, with crypto markets facing an unusually dense calendar of macro, policy and institutional-positioning catalysts. The immediate question is whether Washington and geopolitics add fresh support to risk assets or reinforce the dollar, oil and rates pressure that has kept broader crypto liquidity selective. #1 Fed Transition Risk Moves To The Senate The first event is the Senate’s May 11 vote tied to Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve nomination. Importantly, this is not simply a final vote to make Warsh Fed Chair. The Senate schedule shows a roll-call vote on cloture for Warsh’s nomination to become a Fed governor, while his separate nomination to become Chair is also on the executive calendar. Related Reading: Binance Founder CZ Sees Major Changes Ahead For Crypto The White House nominated Warsh in March both as Fed Chair for a four-year term and as a governor for a 14-year term. For Bitcoin, the relevance is straightforward: the Fed chair transition affe

The Fed's independence battle could reshape U.S. monetary policy, impacting inflation, market stability, and the legal limits of presidential power. The post Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell defends central bank independence amid Trump pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.