Sen. Warren tells Fed and Treasury: No bailout for crypto billionaires

Sen. Warren tells Fed and Treasury: No bailout for crypto billionaires

Sen. Warren said that a bailout for cryptocurrency investors could "directly enrich" President Donald Trump and his family's company, World Liberty Financial.

Warren warns Fed, Treasury against crypto bailout

Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., warned the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve in a Wednesday letter not to bail out cryptocurrency companies in the wake of sharp declines in digital asset values over the last several months.

Senator Warren Warns Treasury and Fed Against Bitcoin Bailout

Key Takeaways Senator Warren warned against any taxpayer-funded Bitcoin stabilization. Bitcoin has fallen roughly 50-60% from October 2025 highs. Concerns include wealth transfer to crypto insiders and political conflicts of interest. Treasury and the Fed have not indicated plans for direct intervention.  In a letter dated February 19, 2026, the senator cautioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell against d…

Senator Elizabeth Warren Urges Fed and Treasury Not to Bail Out ‘Crypto Billionaires'

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a stark warning to the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department, urging them not to use taxpayer funds to bail out cryptocurrency investors as digital asset markets face renewed volatility. Elizabeth Warren warns against federal…

Senator Warren Demands Blocking Potential Bailouts for Crypto Billionaires

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) issued a sharp warning to the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, demanding a formal guarantee that taxpayer funds will not be used to bail out "crypto billionaires.".

Warren Urges Fed And Treasury To Reject Crypto Bailout

Senator Elizabeth Warren warned a crypto bailout would enrich Trump’s World Liberty Financial and called on the Fed and Treasury to rule out any intervention.