Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has come under scrutiny following a Department of Justice inquiry into the central bank's decision-making process. Reports indicate the investigation centers on questions surrounding monetary policy timing and external pressures during rate-setting deliberations. Powell's recent statements address concerns about the factors influencing the Fed's decision to maintain rates at current levels, rather than implementing cuts as had been anticipated by some market participants. The inquiry highlights ongoing tensions between fiscal policy expectations and independent monetary policy decisions, a dynamic that continues to reverberate through both traditional financial markets and digital asset valuations.