President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, cleared a key Senate hurdle Tuesday, putting a bitcoin-friendly former Fed governor one vote away from becoming the most powerful central banker in the world.
Bitcoin price jumped above $94,000 after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% to support jobs and curb elevated inflation.
The Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% today to 3.75%-4% The last time the Federal Reserve cut rates was in September 2025. There
Bitcoin closed at $114,530 last week, reclaiming $112,200 resistance but facing stiff hurdles at $117,600 and $122,000, with FOMC and tech earnings set to drive volatility on Wednesday.
Fed Governor Christopher Waller says the U.S. central bank is entering a new era that embraces DeFi, distributed ledgers, and digital assets within the mainstream financial system.