Kevin Warsh to Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair This Friday

U.S. cryptocurrency adoption has climbed to its highest level in three years, with a growing share of adults using digital assets primarily as investments rather than for everyday payments, according to a new Federal Reserve report. According to the Federal…

Kevin Warsh takes over the US Fed as rate-cut odds fall with crypto markets watching June policy and CFTC seats before the CLARITY Act vote.

Among those who used crypto for payments, over 25% said they did so because the business preferred crypto, citing speed, privacy and lower cost advantages.

Warsh's leadership may signal prolonged high interest rates, impacting global markets and potentially challenging speculative asset valuations. The post Kevin M. Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Many experts voiced concerns that the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair would lead to uncertainty about the central bank’s independence, particularly in setting interest rates.

White House digital-assets official Patrick Witt said the administration is preparing an announcement on the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, describing recent work as a “breakthrough” in making the reserve legally sound and operationally secure. His comments suggest the next step is likely to focus on implementation, custody and agency coordination rather than a confirmed open-market […]

Geopolitical instability may prolong economic uncertainty, influencing Federal Reserve policy and delaying potential interest rate adjustments. The post Trump: Fed rate cuts may wait until Iran conflict ends appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance at the Federal Reserve could lead to prolonged high interest rates, impacting bond yields and market dynamics. The post What to expect from the Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh appeared first on Crypto Briefing.