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Macro Stress Builds as Fed Credibility Cracks, DeFi Gains Ground, and Bitcoin’s Mid Cycle Signal Flashes

Powell faces scrutiny, lawmakers quietly shield DeFi, and historical data suggests Bitcoin’s pullback may be far from the top

January 14, 2026

Fed Rate Cuts Are Under Fire: Bitcoin Enters a Make Or Break Week

Macro Volatility Clouds are Gathering for Bitcoin This Week

Bitcoin faces multiple macro volatility sources as an uncertain week for risk assets begins with BTC price near $92,000.

cointelegraph.com/news/fed-rate-cuts-under-fire-5-things-bitcoin-this-week

Senate Bill Sparks Hope and Fear: DeFi Gets a Shield But Stablecoin Yields Still Under Fire

Stablecoin-rewards compromise, DeFi protections lead new Senate market structure bill

A new draft of the Senate's legislation shows the bill has a compromise on stablecoin rewards and some protections for decentralized finance, but they're weaker than before.

www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/12/sneak-preview-of-senate-s-unfinished-crypto-market-structure-bill-shows-defi-protected

Bitcoin Correction or Bottom? New Data Shows This Could Be the Calm Before the Next Rally

Bitcoin's selloff data suggests a 'mid-cycle' correction rather than a price peak

The current drawdown suggests a mid cycle correction rather than a historic cycle top.

www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/10/bitcoin-s-price-hasn-t-peaked-yet-and-its-just-a-mid-cycle-correction-historical-data-shows

Bitcoin Traders Brace for a Wild Ride: Powell Investigation Could Flip Markets

Powell Probe May Introduce Bitcoin Risk Premia, Analysts Say

Powell’s criminal investigation may introduce a “risk premia” for Bitcoin’s price, as BTC’s non-sovereign nature stands to benefit from the mounting political pressure.

cointelegraph.com/news/powell-investigation-risk-premia-bitcoin-analysts

Florida News

David Jolly calls out James Fishback for ‘racist’ rhetoric against Byron Donalds

'Byron Donalds and I don't agree much on policy these days, but he’s a worthy candidate.'

floridapolitics.com/archives/773164-david-jolly-calls-out-james-fishback-for-racist-rhetoric-against-byron-donalds

Byron Donalds raised $45M over course of 2025 to run for Governor; added $13M in Q4

Donalds also boasts endorsements from Donald Trump and an early polling lead.

floridapolitics.com/archives/771626-byron-donalds-raised-45-million-over-course-of-2025-to-run-for-governor-added-13m-in-q4

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