Kevin M. Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday
Kevin M. Warsh will be sworn in as the new chair of the Federal Reserve on May 22. His confirmation followed a narrow Senate vote of 54-45, reflecting a contentious process. Warsh succeeds Jerome Powell, who led the Fed through significant economic challenges during his tenure.
- ▪Kevin M. Warsh is set to become the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve.
- ▪He was confirmed by the Senate in a narrow 54-45 vote.
- ▪Warsh takes over from Jerome Powell, who dealt with pandemic-era stimulus and rate hikes.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18231145/warsh-to-be-sworn-in-as-fed-chair-at-white-house-on-friday-e-1-800x420.jpeg" alt="Kevin M. Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> Kevin M. Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday The hawkish new Fed chief, confirmed in a razor-thin 54-45 Senate vote, takes the reins at a moment when crypto markets are watching every monetary policy signal. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 18, 2026 Kevin M. Warsh will be sworn in as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve at the White House on Friday, May 22, completing a transition that crypto and traditional markets have been gaming out for months.
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