Elizabeth Warren, one of crypto’s toughest critics in Congress, is set to run the Senate Banking Committee in January. The big question for markets is whether her new power can move crypto prices.

Her role isn’t official yet, but few in Washington expect a challenge. Her influence will likely land on specific companies and tokens first, while Bitcoin answers more to the wider economy.

Why Does Warren’s Senate Banking Role Matter?

Democrats won the Senate in the November 3 midterms. The majority party picks who runs each committee.

As the panel’s top Democrat, Warren could send crypto firms letters, but they didn’t have to reply. As chair, she gets subpoena power, The Wall Street Journal…