Trump's Fed Pick Owns Millions in Crypto and AI Investments

The man chosen to potentially lead America's central bank has millions of dollars invested in cryptocurrency and AI companies, according to new financial disclosures.

Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair (the person who leads America's central bank), revealed his investments in a required filing. The Federal Reserve, or "Fed," is like America's financial headquarters – it controls interest rates (the cost of borrowing money) and influences the entire economy.

Warsh's crypto investments include: • Compound (a platform for lending and borrowing crypto) • Dapper Labs (creator of NBA Top Shot digital collectibles) • Kinetic (a crypto investment firm) • Several AI companies including Delphi, Factory, and Glue

While Warsh's total assets exceed $100 million, the exact value of his crypto and AI holdings wasn't disclosed. Government rules don't require reporting investments under $1,000. His biggest disclosed assets include over $50 million in the Juggernaut Fund and more than $10 million in consulting fees.

Why this matters: The Fed Chair has enormous influence over U.S. financial policy, including setting interest rates that affect everything from mortgages to credit cards. If confirmed by the Senate (Congress's upper chamber), Warsh would become one of the most powerful financial figures in the world – and notably, one with personal investments in cryptocurrency.

The Senate is expected to vote on Warsh's nomination soon, though Trump still hasn't filled key positions at the SEC and CFTC (agencies that regulate stocks and commodities, including crypto).

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