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Kevin Warsh may become the first Fed chair with disclosed crypto-linked holdings, but the bigger question is whether his policy instincts would make life harder for Bitcoin.
Andjela Radmilac 6 min read 
The Strait of Hormuz reopening eased energy shock fears and triggered institutional rotation into Bitcoin exposure.
Only 8 tankers got through before Hormuz tightened again. Bitcoin now waits for the next count.
Yet top 10 public miners could earn $4.7B–$9.3B from BTC vs up to $4.1B in long-term AI contracts, reshaping Bitcoin’s security base.
A fresh warning from the Financial Stability Board suggests the next financial shock may not start in banks, but in the fast-growing corners of finance now showing signs of strain.
Bitcoin’s post-Hormuz rally faces a weekend test as Iran disputes Trump’s deal claims and shipping, oil, and bond risks remain unresolved.
Circle says freezes should follow lawful process. Tether is proving the appeal of fast intervention. After Drift and Rhea, stablecoin users may care more about stopping thieves than old crypto slogans.
A rising share of on-chain payments is machine-led, but DWF, BCG, and others show the so‑called agent economy still depends on centralized gateways.
USDT and USDC dominate liquidity while Ethereum and Tron carry most volume, but the CLARITY Act bill’s timing is slipping fast.
