Trump’s New Pro-Bitcoin Fed Chair Named in Latest Epstein Files

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s newly nominated pick to lead the US Federal Reserve, has appeared in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents released by the Department of Justice this week.

The disclosure comes just one day after Trump confirmed Warsh as his choice to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair in May, setting off political backlash and renewed scrutiny of elite figures named in the long-running Epstein case.

Warsh Named in Epstein Email, No Allegation of Wrongdoing

According to multiple confirmed reports, Warsh’s name appears in a single email from a publicist to Epstein, listing 43 people invited to a Christmas gathering. The email includes several high-profile names from business, politics, and entertainment.

There is no evidence in the files that Warsh met Epstein, attended the event, or engaged in any criminal activity. Reporting stresses that the appearance of a name in the documents does not imply wrongdoing.

Warsh has not publicly commented on the disclosure as of January 31.

What Else the Latest Epstein Files Revealed

The Justice Department released more than three million pages of documents, along with thousands of videos and images, in what officials described as the final mandated release.

The files include emails and records referencing figures such as Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Melania Trump, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. In several cases, the documents show social invitations or email correspondence rather than evidence of criminal conduct.

Survivors of Epstein’s abuse criticized the release, arguing that victims’ identities were exposed while alleged abusers remained protected through redactions.

Why Warsh’s Nomination Matters

Warsh is a former Federal Reserve governor who served from 2006 to 2011. He is widely viewed as an inflation hawk and a critic of the Fed’s post-pandemic policies.

Unlike Jerome Powell, Warsh has argued for a narrower Fed mandate, a smaller balance sheet, and stricter monetary discipline. He has also opposed the Fed’s involvement in climate and social policy.

Warsh is not anti-crypto, but he is skeptical of cryptocurrencies as money.

He has acknowledged Bitcoin’s potential role as a store of value while warning that price volatility limits its use in payments. Warsh has also invested in crypto-related firms and supports clearer regulation for stablecoins.

He favors a limited, wholesale US central bank digital currency rather than a retail CBDC.

The timing is sensitive.

Markets are already on edge amid slowing growth, uncertain rate cuts, and political pressure on the Fed. Warsh’s nomination signaled a possible policy reset. His appearance in the Epstein files, even without allegations, adds another layer of uncertainty.