رئيس الاحتياطي الفيدرالي باول يرد على التهديدات السياسية: يجب أن تستند قرارات الفائدة إلى الأدلة وليس إلى الرغبات السياسية

【Block Rhythm】Heavy news broke on January 12. Federal Reserve Chair Powell faces criminal investigation, but his response was straightforward — the Federal Reserve sets interest rate policy based on economic data and professional judgment, not political considerations.

The logic behind this is actually very clear: if central bank decisions start to bow to political pressure and threats, it’s all over. Powell emphasized that he has consistently fulfilled his duties independently and impartially, which is the core value of the Federal Reserve as an institution.

He also pointed out that criminal charges against the Federal Reserve chair by the current U.S. administration are unprecedented in history. In plain terms, this is not just a threat to Powell personally, but a broad challenge to the Federal Reserve’s independence.

Why is this so important to the crypto community? Because the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy directly affects global liquidity. Once central bank decisions are no longer based on evidence but are politically hijacked, the market loses its predictability. From Bitcoin to other crypto assets, everyone has to watch the Federal Reserve’s face — political interference means policy uncertainty spikes, which is bad news for any financial market.