Warsh takes over at the Fed, curbing near-term rate-cut hopes and heightening regulatory pressure on crypto
Kevin M. Warsh's swearing-in as Federal Reserve chair reduces near-term rate-cut expectations for crypto and raises regulatory risks for institutions [1][3].
Kevin M. Warsh was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell, marking a leadership change at the central bank [1] [2] [3].
Market observers said Warsh's appointment dampens prospects for near-term rate cuts and could signal prolonged higher interest rates, a development that may weigh on speculative assets including crypto [4] [2] [3].
Analysts also flagged a rise in regulatory risk for crypto firms and renewed concerns about Fed independence amid reports of political pressure from President Trump on the new chair [1] [5] [3].
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- 1New Fed Chair Sworn In, Crypto Regulation Risk to Institutions RisesCrypto Breaking News• May 19, 2026
- 2Kevin M. Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on FridayCrypto Briefing• May 19, 2026
- 3Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Era Begins FridayCoinoMedia• May 19, 2026
- 4New Fed Chair Swearing-In Dampens Rate-Cut Prospects for CryptoCrypto Breaking News• May 19, 2026
- 5Kevin Warsh takes the helm of the Fed under Trump’s political pressureCointribune• May 19, 2026
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