Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Chairman of the Federal Reserve on May 22, 2026, taking the reins from Jerome Powell. President Trump, who nominated Warsh back in January, has signaled he’s giving the new chair room to operate independently.
The Senate confirmed Warsh on a 54-45 vote in mid-May.
A Fed chair with crypto in the portfolio
Warsh’s financial disclosures show indirect investments in somewhere between 20 and 30 digital asset-related entities. Among the notable exposures are substantial positions in projects tied to Solana. Warsh has committed to divesting where necessary to avoid conflicts of interest.
During his Senate confirmation hearings, Warsh offered a line that crypto investors have been replaying on loop.
