Kevin Hassett, Top Fed Chair Contender, Begins Shaking Crypto Markets Crypto markets are closely watching the Federal Reserve leadership transition. Kevin Hassett has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Jerome Powell—known for his brisk communication style and openness to earlier rate cuts, contrasting sharply with Powell’s cautious, data-dependent approach. When divergent narratives emerge from the same institution, crypto markets often swing wildly—even before formal policy shifts. ...