Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve's Vice Chair for Supervision, will resign on February 28, potentially signaling a shift towards a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment. Known for his strict anti-crypto stance, Barr's departure raises speculation about his successor, possibly Fed Governor Michelle Bowman, who has shown openness to blockchain technology. This change could lead to the easing of restrictions on banks' engagement with crypto and the end of initiatives like Operation Chokepoint 2.0, fostering a more favorable landscape for the crypto industry.