U.S. Justice Department Investigates Federal Reserve Chair Powell

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This development has raised concerns among global central banks about the potential impact on the Federal Reserve's independence. The investigation not only affects the direction of U.S. monetary policy but also poses a direct threat to a critical tool in the global financial system—currency swap agreements. Analysts have pointed out that if the U.S. ties these swap agreements to geopolitical interests, the global capacity to respond to crises could face significant challenges.