2026-01-12 03:09:00

The Trump administration has escalated its confrontation with the Federal Reserve, with US prosecutors initiating a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell regarding a $2.5 billion renovation project at the central bank's headquarters. This development marks a sharp intensification of tensions between the government and the Fed, raising questions about institutional independence and policy coordination. The investigation's trajectory could influence monetary policy decisions, interest rate expectations, and broader market sentiment—factors that directly reverberate through crypto and traditional financial markets. Investors are closely monitoring how this unprecedented pressure on Fed leadership might reshape near-term economic policy and capital flows.

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NFTRegretDiary

· 3h ago

Damn, the Fed is really going to be messed up this time. Powell might be out of a job. --- Trump is causing trouble again, this time directly targeting Powell. Crypto circle watching the drama. --- 2.5 billion renovation project? That's a bit outrageous. Feels like an excuse to sanction Powell. --- If they really move against Powell, can the interest rate policy stay stable? My holdings... --- Is Dogecoin about to take off again? Every time Trump causes a fuss, the market goes crazy. --- Institutional independence? Uh, in the US, that's been a illusion for a long time. --- Monitoring the Fed Chair is a hot topic in the crypto world. Both bulls and bears are loving it. --- Powell has really been politicized this time. What does central bank independence even mean? --- So, where will the funds flow? That's what I care about. Bullish on BTC or TradFi? --- Damn, if Fed decisions are interfered with, then expectations for rate hikes or cuts will be all over the place. That has a huge impact on crypto prices.

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GasFeeCryBaby

· 01-12 03:34

Wow, Powell is being targeted again? Now the Fed has completely become a political pawn.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 01-12 03:31

Oh my, now the Fed is being ground into the dirt. Whether to raise or cut interest rates all depends on political considerations.

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PumpBeforeRug

· 01-12 03:10

Damn, is this real? Is Powell being targeted? This could really ruin the Fed's independence. --- Mostly about power struggles, the crypto world ends up taking the brunt, and if the dam breaks, everything will fall into chaos. --- Oh my god, they can even investigate $2.5B in renovations... How is the market supposed to play along with political struggles? --- It feels like they're trying to damage the Fed's credibility, which isn't good for the dollar. --- Changing the chairperson is always a hassle, but at least the market will fluctuate and make money. --- Wait, could this affect the rate cut expectations... need to watch for further developments. --- Here we go again, Trump just loves this kind of operation. --- Crypto market celebration scheduled, Fed chaos is always a bullish sign for BTC.

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