# Powell Has 'No Choice' But to Stay at Fed as Governor | CoinDesk Daily

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Podcast: [CoinDesk Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/coindesk-podcast-network-334494)
Published: 2026-04-30T15:21:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jerome Powell has committed to remaining on the Federal Reserve Board as a Governor following his chairmanship to navigate legal pressures from the Trump administration. Meanwhile, the Clarity Act faces a critical window for Senate approval as legislative timelines tighten.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Jerome Powell will transition from Fed Chair to Governor to maintain stability amidst political pressure
- Legislative update: The Clarity Act has a clear path to a Senate vote following resolution in banking committee disputes
- Failure mode: The 11-week Senate calendar window poses a significant risk to the passage of stablecoin legislation
- Security alert: A compromise of the Wasabi protocol deployer key resulted in a $4.55 million theft
- Market trend: DeFi-related exploits have surpassed $770 million in losses for the 2026 period

## Topics

Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve, Clarity Act, Senate Banking Committee, Stablecoins, DeFi Security, Wasabi Protocol, Crypto Regulation

## Chapters
- 0:00 — Powell's Future and the Clarity Act: Jerome Powell confirms his intent to stay on the Fed board and the latest progress on the Clarity Act's Senate trajectory.
- 1:00 — DeFi Security and Protocol Exploits: An analysis of the $4.55 million Wasabi protocol drain and the rising trend of large-scale DeFi losses.

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