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.