Kevin Warsh Confirmed as New Federal Reserve Chair

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chair in a narrow vote of 54–45 on May 13, replacing Jerome Powell whose term ended on May 15. The appointment has sparked optimism among parts of the crypto market due to his perceived openness toward Bitcoin and financial innovation.

By Alex Shilina Sun, May 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Kevin Warsh Confirmed as New Federal Reserve Chair

Topics: Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Kevin Warsh monetary policy

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