## Inside Trump's Inner Circle: Crypto Figures Leading the Fed

The succession to the presidency of the Federal Reserve is shaping up to be one of the most significant economic decisions of the Trump administration. When Jerome Powell concludes his term in May, the tycoon will have the opportunity to significantly influence American monetary policy, and indicators point toward candidates with **credentials** particularly favorable to the digital asset world.

### The leading favorite and his deep connection to cryptocurrencies

Kevin Hassett, currently head of the White House National Economic Council, emerges as the hottest name in the internal evaluations of Trump's entourage. Bloomberg reported that presidential advisors consider him the ideal profile to steer the American institution toward a more expansionary monetary policy, in line with the president's vision of lowering interest rates.

The reasons for his favorable position go beyond simple ideological sympathies. Hassett supervised the task force dedicated to digital assets created by Trump in recent months, an initiative that produced a detailed report on policies related to cryptocurrencies. His financial holdings tell an even more eloquent story: he owns over one million dollars in Coinbase shares and has earned over $50,000 for his role on the exchange's academic advisory council.

In an interview on Fox News, Hassett did not hide his interest, stating that "he should accept" a potential presidential nomination, confirming he has already discussed the matter directly with Trump.

### An administration aligned on the crypto front: other names under consideration

Hassett is not an isolated case. The potential list of Powell's successors includes other personalities with favorable orientations toward the crypto sector. Chris Waller, Fed governor, has publicly encouraged banking institutions to explore the opportunities offered by decentralized finance. Michelle Bowman, vice chair responsible for supervision, has supported the importance of Fed staff gaining direct experience with cryptographic technologies to develop a deeper understanding of the sector.

This alignment suggests a potential transformation in the approach of the U.S. central bank toward digital assets and monetary policy in general.

### Implications for interest rates and market scenarios

Regardless of which figure is ultimately chosen, markets are preparing for a downward pressure on interest rates. The Federal Reserve has already cut interest rates twice this year, accumulating a total of 50 basis points in cuts. Market forecasts remain strongly oriented toward a further 25 basis point cut in December, with Fed rate derivatives assigning an over 85% probability to this scenario.

The convergence between Trump's preference for lower rates, the crypto-favorable credentials of potential candidates, and market expectations for further monetary easing creates a picture that could significantly transform the economic horizon in the coming years.