Bitcoin-friendly Rick Rieder to be interviewed for US Fed chair role at Mar-a-Lago

Rick Rieder, BlackRock's chief investment officer for global fixed income, is scheduled for an interview at Mar-a-Lago regarding the US Federal Reserve chair position. Rieder, who has been at BlackRock for over a decade, has adopted a pragmatic view on digital assets, publicly suggesting investors allocate a portion of their portfolios to Bitcoin as a potential store of value. The current Fed chair, Jerome Powell, finishes his term in May 2026, and the succession process is reportedly underway. Former President Trump is interviewing finalists, which include Rieder, Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, and Fed Governor Christopher Waller, with an expected nominee announcement in late 2025 or early 2026.

(Source：Crypto Briefing)