BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer Rick Rieder is set for an interview at Mar-a-Lago as a finalist candidate for the Federal Reserve chair position. He joins other contenders including Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, and sitting Fed Governor Christopher Waller in the running. The selection of the next Fed chair carries significant implications for monetary policy direction, which continues to shape market sentiment across financial assets including cryptocurrencies. The interview stage signals the process is narrowing down to top candidates.