Today, January 30, 2026, #DonaldTrump has shaken the market with an official announcement on its social media (replicated from Truth Social to its X account @realDonaldTrump).
The main announcement is the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve (Fed), to replace Jerome Powell.
Why is this a "crypto news"?
Although the Fed regulates the traditional economy, Warsh is seen by the community as the most "pro-Bitcoin" candidate the institution has had. Here are the key points of the announcement that is circulating:
The end of the "war": In his message, Trump highlighted that Warsh understands the future of digital finance and will help the U.S. become the undisputed leader in digital assets.
Bitcoin as "The Policeman of Politics": Statements from Warsh have been retrieved where he claims that Bitcoin is not a threat to the dollar, but a "good policeman" that helps legislators know when they are doing things wrong with inflation.
Strategic Reserve: This nomination is the first firm step to execute the Strategic Reserve of Bitcoin that Trump promised last year, as it needs a Fed that does not block the integration of BTC into the national balance.
Other relevant updates today:
Project Crypto: The SEC and the CFTC announced today that they will unify criteria under this new project to eliminate the bureaucracy that was hindering crypto companies in the U.S.
Tokens DJT: Trump Media confirmed that February 2 is the deadline for shareholders to qualify to receive their blockchain-based "Shareholder Token."
The market has reacted with volatility: Bitcoin briefly fell below $84,000 due to geopolitical tensions, but the news of Warsh has provided support against the expectation of a more friendly monetary policy towards the sector.
