The Next Fed Chair Could Be a Crypto Ally — Here’s Who’s on the List
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Key highlights: 11 contenders are being vetted to replace Powell as Fed chair. Several candidates have openly embraced crypto innovation. BlackRock, Jefferies, and Fed insiders add crypto weight to the race. Who will replace Powell? Crypto-friendly names surface in Fed Chair race The Trump administration is considering 11 candidates to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair when his term ends in May. At least three of the contenders have previously expressed supportive views on cryptocurrencies, signaling that digital assets could play a bigger role in future Fed policy. There are 11 strong Fed chair candidates. After Labor Day, we’ll start interviews and present a shortlist to President Trump.@POTUS has a sophisticated view of monetary policy, great respect for the Fed, and wants a leader who can restore its mission and credibility. pic.twitter.com/iAW6sG8FVU — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) August 27, 2025 Inside the Search for a New Fed Chair Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday on Fox News that the administration has “11 very strong candidates” for the position. Vetting and selection are set to begin next month. According to CNBC (August 13), citing two administration officials, the list includes: Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan Former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard Fed Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson Fed Governor Chris Waller Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman Former Fed Governor Larry Lindsey Bush-era economic adviser Marc Sumerlin Jefferies strategist David Zervos BlackRock global bond CIO Rick Rieder Candidates With crypto ties Several names stand out for their links to the crypto industry: Jefferies (David Zervos) has backed projects like Circle, Bullish, and Figure Technologies, and was an early supporter of Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy through MicroStrategy. The bank even created a dedicated crypto banking role. BlackRock’s Rick Rieder has long praised digital assets. In early 2024, he told…
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