Senate Confirms Pro-Crypto Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair, Reports Vary on Vote Totals

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell, according to multiple reports ^{[1] [2]}.

Accounts differ on the exact Senate vote: one report says the Senate voted 51–45 on May 12, while another outlet reported a 54–45 confirmation vote ^{[3] [4]}.

Coverage describes Warsh as pro-crypto and notes his confirmation followed a separate vote to place him on the Board of Governors; outlets also say his likely role as Fed chair could affect market expectations and U.S. monetary-policy outlooks ^{[1] [2]}.

Reporting to date confirms Warsh's appointment and highlights his pro-crypto reputation, while the concrete policy impact of his chairmanship remains to be seen ^{[2] [1]}.