As fears of a recession rise and markets decline, President Trump appears to be shifting his focus from stock market success to the overall health of the U.S. economy. Speculation has emerged that he may be deliberately stimulating growth fears to prompt the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. Trump publicly criticized the Fed for not acting on interest rates and suggested that the administration would take measures to reduce borrowing costs. These actions coincide with increased recession odds, now estimated at 40% by JPMorgan, amid concerns regarding Trump's trade policies that could threaten the economy. Meanwhile, BlackRock has launched a digital liquidity fund in the DeFi space, and Cboe is seeking to introduce staking to Fidelity's Ethereum ETF, potentially enhancing its appeal to investors. The article outlines the interconnectedness of political decisions and crypto market dynamics, suggesting that Trump's actions have significant repercussions in the financial sector.

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