Trump Eyes Crypto-Friendly Fed Member for Chairman Role
President Donald TRUMP is reportedly considering Federal Reserve Board member Christopher Waller as a potential candidate for the next Fed chairman. Waller, appointed by Trump in 2020, has emerged as a vocal advocate for digital finance, endorsing stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) as viable complements to traditional payment systems.
His October remarks at the Fed Payments Innovation Conference, framing DeFi as an opportunity rather than a threat, resonated with crypto proponents. Market observers suggest Waller’s potential appointment could signal a dovish shift at the central bank, with implications for cryptocurrency markets.