- DOJ referral for perjury over $2.5B Fed building renovation.
- Jerome Powell denies allegations.
- No direct crypto market impact observed.
Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, has been criminally referred to the Department of Justice by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna for alleged perjury concerning the renovation of the Fed’s Eccles Building in Washington, D.C.
The referral has drawn attention due to its potential implications on Fed leadership and monetary policy. The unprecedented nature of the referral raises questions about its future influence on financial markets.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been accused of making false claims under oath regarding the $2.5 billion renovation of the Eccles Building. The allegations include deceptive testimonies about the project’s escalating costs. Powell maintains the changes were minor delays and costs were due to construction realities.
Representative Anna Paulina Luna announced the criminal referral via Twitter.
“I am criminally referring Jerome Powell to the DOJ to investigate perjury regarding his crazy $2.5BN building.”
The referral emphasizes accountability for statements made in official U.S. Senate testimonies. Federal Housing Finance Agency director, Bill Pulte, also supported calls for Congressional scrutiny, suspecting Powell’s statements lacked candor.
Market reaction has been cautious as the event is unprecedented for a sitting Fed chair. Financial experts note that while there is no direct link to volatile crypto market events, such controversies can affect sentiment. Price stability of major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH remains unaffected for now.
History shows political attacks on central bank independence often result in market jitters. These rarely cause immediate drastic shifts in crypto asset flows unless compounded by obvious policy adjustments. Experts are watching for any indications of changes in Fed policy or leadership that could impact global markets.
Potential outcomes could include regulatory changes that affect crypto markets. However, existing data and industry insights suggest no immediate shifts. Analysts recommend observing developments closely due to potential broader financial and regulatory impacts.
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