Kevin Warsh, the nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, has filed a 69-page financial disclosure, revealing a complex web of investments in the crypto space. The filing shows that Warsh, through various venture funds, holds equity positions in over a dozen blockchain and digital asset companies, spanning DeFi lending, decentralized derivatives, and Bitcoin payments infrastructure. Warsh has promised to divest most of these holdings, which could have implications for his future decisions as Fed chair. The disclosure also highlights Warsh's broader financial profile, including significant earnings from consulting fees and speaking engagements with firms involved in digital asset trading.
The Senate Banking Committee is set to hold a confirmation hearing for Warsh next week, where his crypto holdings are likely to be a topic of discussion.