Federal prosecutors initiated a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, as he acknowledged over the weekend. The probe stems from the central bank's approach to monetary policy—specifically how officials determine interest rate decisions. Powell emphasized that the Fed's rate-setting framework is grounded in evaluating what best serves public interest. The investigation raises questions about the transparency and reasoning behind major policy moves that ripple through financial markets, including crypto assets. As traditional finance policy shifts affect liquidity and investor sentiment across digital assets, the Fed's decision-making process remains under scrutiny.