Powell Named Temporary Fed Chair Until Warsh Takes Oath

Key Takeaways Powell remains in place temporarily as Warsh awaits the final oath of office. Senate confirmation cleared Warsh legally, but the leadership transfer still requires formal steps. Board members raised concerns about extending the temporary chair structure without further action. Powell Holds Temporary Fed Post as Warsh Awaits Oath The Federal Reserve Board announced…

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Revolut wins FCA approval for private wealth push

Revolut secured FCA approval on May 14 to offer private wealth services and leveraged products in the UK. Summary The FCA granted Revolut Trading a Variation of Permissions enabling managed investments and principal dealing for the first time. Revolut plans to launch a UK private banking unit this summer with a £500,000 deposit threshold. The…

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Tokenized Assets Could Reach $1.6T by 2030, Binance Research – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Binance Research framed tokenization as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain systems. Tokenized penetration across fixed income, equities, real estate, private credit, and commodities remains around 0.01%. Regulatory progress could shape whether tokenized markets move beyond early institutional pilots. Tokenized Markets Move Toward Wider Adoption Binance Research published a report on May…

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Bitcoin falls below $79k as bond yields surge

Bitcoin fell to $78,600 on May 15 as bond yields surged to a 12 month high, rattling risk markets. Summary Bitcoin fell to $78,600, down roughly 4% from Thursday’s $82,000 high, as bond yields hit their highest since May 2025. The 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.54% while Fed rate hike probability surpassed 44% according to…

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