Author: Bitpush
On Thursday local time, as Wall Street was nearing the close, U.S. President Trump announced on Truth Social the appointment of White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) Chairman Stephen Miran (Stephen Miran) as a Federal Reserve governor, replacing the recently departed Adriana Kugler, with a term set to last until January 31, 2026.
According to Politico, the White House was not initially prepared to announce a successor to current Fed Chair Powell, and Miran's move serves both as a "placeholder" and a "political signal."
Will this brief "Fed audition" become an unexpected booster for the crypto industry? And what does Trump's appointment of Miran mean in the current context of expectations for interest rate cuts and a weakening dollar?
Who is Stephen Miran? A Crypto "Ally" from Harvard to the White House
Stephen Miran has an economics background from Harvard University and a career spanning investment and policy fields. Before joining Trump's team, he served as a partner at Amherst Peak Advisors and as a senior strategist at Hudson Bay. Notably, Hudson Bay was deeply involved in debt trading following the bankruptcy of FTX—a cryptocurrency exchange that filed for bankruptcy at the end of 2022, with its founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison in November 2023 for seven charges, including telecommunications fraud.
After joining Trump's camp in 2023, Miran quickly rose to prominence, becoming the chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) in March 2025. As a typical conservative economist, he firmly supports Trump's tariff policies and has repeatedly advocated for "lowering interest rates" and "reassessing the strong dollar policy."
In the cryptocurrency field, Miran has shown a rare openness. In December 2024, as the then-chairman of the CEA, he was invited to participate in the renowned financial podcast "Forward Guidance," where he discussed with host Joseph Wang (former New York Fed trader Fed Guy). In the latter half of the show, Miran addressed the issues arising from the chaotic regulation of cryptocurrencies, stating:
"Perhaps we really should simplify a lot of regulations to allow innovative industries like crypto to truly take off."
At that time, U.S. crypto regulation was in disarray, with the SEC and CFTC embroiled in disputes over token classification, and the cases involving Coinbase and Binance still unresolved. Miran's remarks were seen by many in the industry as the "first friendly signal from the White House." Although his views as CEA chairman do not have legislative power, they hold "significant directional meaning" in policy trends and regulatory discussions.
It is worth noting that Miran does not blindly support the crypto industry; rather, he opposes the current reality of fragmented regulation, redundant approvals, and legal ambiguity, not regulation itself. He pointed out in the program:
The current dispute between the SEC and CFTC over the attributes of crypto assets (securities vs. commodities) has severely impacted the compliance operations of innovative companies;
The White House should promote a more coordinated regulatory framework, "so that entrepreneurs clearly know the compliance roadmap";
Regulation that truly benefits innovation is not "no regulation," but rather "clear rules and defined responsibilities."
This perspective differs from traditional crypto extremists and is closer to the path advocated by institutional compliance-oriented crypto supporters—such as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.
According to Coindesk, Miran has also privately participated in discussions regarding the ambiguity of token regulatory classifications between the SEC and CFTC.
If Miran continues to publicly express a rationalization of crypto regulation during his term at the Fed, even if it does not directly influence policy-making, it could become an important catalyst for market sentiment and even accumulate "potential candidate" momentum after 2026.
Federal Reserve Policy: The "Entry" of an Interest Rate Cut Advocate
"He’s just here to warm the seat," commented Mark Spindel, author of "The Independence of the Federal Reserve," "He’ll be gone after a few meetings."
Indeed, in terms of timing, Miran will participate in at most three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings—September, October, and December—having a very limited structural impact on the annual interest rate path.
However, this does not mean that Miran's voice is meaningless. In the increasingly heated interest rate game in the second half of 2025, a vote on the council could keep market nerves on edge.
In terms of monetary policy, Miran can be considered a typical Trump economist: supporting "American manufacturing," questioning the strong dollar strategy, and advocating for interest rate cuts to stimulate growth.
Between 2023 and 2024, he repeatedly pointed out in writings and public speeches that the Fed's sustained high interest rate policy "is extremely detrimental to American manufacturing and exports," calling for "a more aggressive monetary policy to complement industrial policy." He is also one of the few senior officials to publicly state during his tenure at the CEA that "a strong dollar is not in the national interest."
This resonates with Trump's ongoing criticism of Powell. Trump himself has repeatedly complained in public: "Powell has messed everything up; high interest rates have made America lose its competitiveness." Miran academically endorses this viewpoint, reinforcing the White House's stance that "interest rates should serve growth objectives."
Although Miran is unlikely to change the Fed's interest rate path in the short term, if he promotes the narrative within the Fed that "inflation is under control, and we should focus on employment and investment," it will undoubtedly provide new policy imagination for the market. Especially against the backdrop of currently high U.S. Treasury yields and a weakening dollar index, "the return of interest rate cut expectations" is becoming a focal point for capital markets.
This year, the dollar's safe-haven attributes are facing unprecedented challenges. According to FactSet data, in the first half of 2025, the dollar index (DXY) fell by over 10%, marking the weakest performance for the first half of the year since 1973. The dollar, which used to strengthen during periods of financial market volatility, is now rising alongside long-term U.S. Treasury yields, exhibiting an "anomalous" characteristic typically seen in emerging markets.
Some analysts point out that Miran's challenge to the "strong dollar consensus" is forming a "new consensus in its infancy." In a paper, he questioned: "Is a strong dollar really in the national interest? Should we consider a more flexible exchange rate mechanism for export-oriented manufacturing?" Such viewpoints are gradually gaining traction within the Trump administration.
How Should the Crypto Market View Miran's Entry?
For the crypto industry, Miran's temporary ascension may signify:
A Warming Policy Atmosphere: His stance reinforces the White House's interest in crypto and may promote clearer regulatory integration.
Increased Risk Asset Sentiment: If he advocates for interest rate cuts or guides expectations for easing, risk assets like BTC and ETH will directly benefit.
Dollar Trends Affecting Stablecoins and Cross-Border Payment Paths: A weak dollar strategy will enhance the attractiveness of crypto assets in international payments.
Although Miran is not a legislator and cannot single-handedly change the Fed's direction, his views are already shaping the macro sentiment framework for the second half of 2025. This scholar-turned-policy-maker may have a stage that extends far beyond these brief five months.
References:
MarketWatch: Trump taps Miran for Fed seat
Forward Guidance Podcast (December 2024)
FactSet, ICE Dollar Index
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