The recent developments in the cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) sectors have been notably influenced by actions taken during the Trump administration. The administration has repealed the crypto broker rule, marking the first crypto bill signed into law, which is expected to benefit meme coins, Bitcoin mining, stablecoins, and DeFi. Bitcoin has experienced volatility, dipping below $78,000 amid fresh trade tensions with China. Additionally, there have been discussions around Bitcoin's future, with the CEO of Strike suggesting that Bitcoin is poised for significant growth. Pro-Bitcoin sentiment was further bolstered by the appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC Chair and legislative efforts to allow Bitcoin in retirement accounts. The week has seen various warnings regarding economic conditions, including remarks from Peter Schiff and Ray Dalio about potential economic downturns.