Trump to Interview Waller for Potential Federal Reserve Chair Role

According to BlockBeats, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to interview current Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Wednesday to assess his potential as the next Federal Reserve Chair, succeeding Jerome Powell. On the prediction market Polymarket, Waller's chances of being nominated by Trump have risen to 15%. Meanwhile, the probability of Kevin Warsh being nominated has decreased to 27%, while Kevin Hassett's chances have increased to 53%. Waller, who was nominated by Trump to join the Federal Reserve Board in 2020, is a supporter of cryptocurrencies, with a particular focus on stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi). At the Federal Reserve's Payments Innovation Conference in October, Waller emphasized that the Fed is entering a new era in the payments sector, where the DeFi industry is no longer doubted or underestimated. He described stablecoins as a new form of private money that will coexist with other payment tools. Earlier reports indicate that Waller has been a leading advocate for interest rate cuts within the Federal Reserve this year. During the Fed's July meeting, where interest rates were held steady, Waller cast a dissenting vote in favor of a rate cut. He is a favored candidate among economists for the Fed Chair position and is well-regarded on Wall Street for his clear and consistent arguments for rate cuts, which have been seen as capable of bridging growing divisions within the Fed. Some of his arguments for rate cuts have already been adopted by the current Chair, Jerome Powell. Waller is scheduled to speak on the economic outlook on Wednesday evening, UTC+8.