Bitcoin Rally: Bitcoin’s$BITCOIN
price climbed well past $117,000, fueled in part by positive developments around retirement plan reforms and broader market optimism.
Temporary Fed Appointment: President Donald Trump has nominated Stephen Miran, currently Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, to fill a vacancy on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors until January 31, 2026.
Miran is known for being crypto-friendly and has advocated for digital assets in mainstream policy.
The nomination is temporary, with the White House indicating a permanent successor is still being sought.