# Kevin Warsh

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q2**: Confirmation Hearings — Expected period for Senate Banking Committee review.
- **2026-04-01**: Projected Vote — Earliest anticipated window for a Senate confirmation vote if the probe concludes.
- **2026-03-11**: Scott's Statement — Senator Tim Scott publicly calls for the probe to 'go away' to allow for a vote.
- **2026-03-04**: Formal Nomination — White House officially names Warsh as the nominee for Fed Chair.
- **2026-02-26**: Q4 Earnings Report — Coupang reports a surprise $26 million loss and revenue miss due to breach fallout.
- **2026-02-15**: Probe Initiated — An investigation into Jerome Powell's conduct or policy decisions is launched.
- **2026-01-20**: Nomination Announced — Kevin Warsh is formally nominated to lead the Federal Reserve.
- **2026-01-15**: Compensation Plan Launched — A 1.69 trillion won voucher program is introduced, drawing criticism from consumer groups.
- **2025-11-01**: Data Breach Disclosure — Coupang reveals a massive breach affecting 34 million South Korean customers.
- **2011-03-31**: Resignation from Fed — Warsh leaves the Fed to join the Hoover Institution.
- **2006-02-24**: Initial Fed Appointment — Warsh begins his first term as a Federal Reserve Governor.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Scott Urges Resolution of Powell Probe to Clear Path for Warsh Confirmation
2026-03-11 19:26:20 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Senator Tim Scott, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has signaled a desire for the ongoing investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to conclude swiftly. The resolution of this probe is viewed as the critical final hurdle before the Senate can proceed with a confirmation vote for Kevin Warsh.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/scott-powell-probe-warsh-confirmation

### White House Formally Nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
2026-03-04 21:46:44 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

The White House has officially nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, signaling a potential shift toward market-based monetary policy and regulatory tailoring. This move marks a critical transition for U.S. financial oversight and the broader RegTech landscape.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/white-house-nominates-kevin-warsh-fed-chair

### Coupang Swings to $26M Loss as Regulatory Fallout from Data Breach Intensifies
2026-02-27 06:11:50 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang reported a surprise fourth-quarter loss of $26 million, driven by the reputational and regulatory aftermath of a massive data breach affecting 34 million users. The incident has triggered government investigations and a controversial $1.49 billion compensation plan, highlighting the severe financial and legal risks of large-scale data exposure.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/coupang-q4-loss-data-breach-regulatory-impact

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