Stock index futures are pulling back as the Department of Justice initiates a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell. The timing adds another layer of uncertainty to already volatile markets. Policy shifts at the Fed have historically rippled through crypto markets—whether through interest rate expectations or regulatory stance shifts. Investors are closely watching how this development might influence inflation-fighting strategies and, by extension, asset allocation decisions across traditional and digital markets. The confluence of political scrutiny and monetary policy headwinds continues to shape market sentiment.