2026-02-09 22:00 UTC | ⛏️ 935810

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1. Bitcoin crashes below $70K
-- Bitcoin fell over 25% from peaks, hitting $60K low on Feb 5 amid ETF outflows of $2.9B and institutional selling.
-- Triggers crypto market volatility, tests institutional adoption amid Fed policy uncertainty.

2. Russia strikes Ukraine energy grid
-- Russia launched massive drone/missile attack on Feb 6-7 targeting nuclear substations and infrastructure.
-- Escalates winter energy crisis, aims to force Ukraine concessions in US-pushed peace talks.

3. AI hyperscalers plan $625B spend
-- Tech giants to invest $625B+ in 2026 on data centers despite uncertain AI payoff.
-- Drives infrastructure boom, raises power demands and market volatility in equities.

4. US-Iran nuclear talks stall
-- Feb 6 Oman talks framework set but Iran rejects zero enrichment, missile limits.
-- Heightens tensions as US demands concessions amid Trump threats and carrier deployment.

5. Fed holds rates at 3.5-3.75%
-- January 2026 meeting kept funds rate steady despite dissents for cut, hawkish on tariffs.
-- Signals pause in easing, impacts risk assets like Bitcoin and global inflation outlook.