2026-02-08 17:00 UTC | ⛏️ 935603

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1. Bitcoin crashes below $70K (web:1)(web:22)
-- Bitcoin dropped 3.5% to $70,000 lowest since Nov 2024 triggering $775M liquidations amid Fed hawkishness and ETF outflows.
-- Signals end of crypto bull run eroding 45% from October peak amid institutional selling.

2. Trump nominates Kevin Warsh Fed Chair (web:4)(web:21)
-- President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell term ending May 2026.
-- Raises uncertainty on monetary policy with hawkish views tightening conditions impacting global markets.

3. Crypto market plunges third session (web:1)(web:25)
-- XRP down 7% below $1.40 Ethereum at $2,068 with $14B stablecoin outflows and hedge fund de-risking.
-- Reveals Bitcoin vulnerability to traditional finance flows no longer safe haven.

4. Ukraine advances ceasefire strategy (web:5)(web:30)
-- Ukraine allies on enforcement after US-Russia-Ukraine Abu Dhabi talks on ceasefire mechanisms.
-- Potential de-escalation reduces energy risks stabilizes European security.

5. US-Iran high-level talks prepare (web:5)(web:30)
-- US and Iran plan talks to avert conflict amid Trump military involvement in Iran Russia negotiations.
-- Eases Middle East tensions prevents oil shocks broadens trade impacts.