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Trump's Rejected Fed Pick Joins Treasury: Can Bitcoin and XRP Benefit?
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Judy Shelton, previously blocked from the Federal Reserve, has joined the Treasury as an adviser focusing on currency policy and China's financial conditions, stirring speculation on impacts for Bitcoin and XRP. While Shelton favors gold over cryptocurrency, her role in shaping US-China currency relations could indirectly influence crypto valuations.
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Your business exposed to US-China currency shifts will face new volatility as Shelton's Treasury role hints at policy moves impacting dollar strength and crypto value. Prepare pricing and hedging for swings driven by this emerging adviser influence.
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