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Former Crypto Adviser Michael Barr Confirmed as Top US Financial Watchdog

The Senate approved the appointment of Barr, an ex-Ripple adviser who served in Obama’s Treasury Dept., as the Fed’s new vice chair for supervision.

By Jesse HamiltonJul 13, 2022

Michael Barr (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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Fed Vice Chair Pick and Ex-Ripple Adviser Tells Senators Crypto Needs Regulation

Former U.S. Treasury official Michael Barr fielded questions about crypto during his Senate nomination hearing.

By Jesse HamiltonMay 19, 2022

Federal Reserve vice chairman nominee Michael Barr (Senate Banking Committee)

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Biden Nominates Former Ripple Adviser Barr as Top US Fed Regulator

Obama-era Treasury veteran Michael Barr must still win a difficult Senate confirmation.

By Jesse HamiltonApr 15, 2022

Former Treasury Department official and one-time Ripple Labs adviser Michael Barr has been named as President Joe Biden's latest pick as Federal Reserve vice chairman for supervision. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Former Ripple Board Member Tapped to Lead Biden's OCC: WSJ

Former Treasury official Michael Barr is reportedly among several people being considered to replace Brian Brooks.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 21, 2021

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