Trump’s Crypto Play | Fed Cut Incoming | Big Tech vs China

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Benzinga

July 18th, 2025

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In today's finance and tech news roundup, we dive into five massive headlines shaking up markets and policy: Trump Eyes Crypto for 401(k)s: A new executive order could allow Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto assets to be added to $8.7 trillion in retirement accounts—opening the door to massive institutional inflows. Fed’s Waller Backs Rate Cut: With job growth hitting "stall speed," a 25 bps interest rate cut may be on the table for July, despite ongoing tariff-driven inflation concerns. AI Data Center Boom: Meta, Palantir, and Amazon are pushing infrastructure to the limits as they go all-in on artificial intelligence. Can datacenters scale fast enough to support the AI race? Wall Street vs. China: The combined market cap of the U.S.'s 7 biggest companies has now surpassed China's entire GDP. Is this sustainable? Trump’s AI Crackdown: Another reported executive order from the Trump White House aims to eliminate 'woke AI' by targeting political bias in government-contracted chatbot models. 📉 Don't miss this deep dive into the intersection of tech, markets, and policy. 🌐 Want more market-moving insights? Dive deeper at www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets. 📲 Let’s stay connected! Follow us for real-time updates, market tips, and exclusive content: 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benzinga 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benzinga 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benzinga 🔹 X: https://www.x.com/benzinga ⚠️ Disclaimer: Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. #StockMarket #CryptoNews #FederalReserve #aitakeover
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