2026-02-12 00:00 UTC | ⛏️ 936124

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1. Bitcoin drops over 30% in February
-- Bitcoin fell below $63,000 after worst week since 2022, with $3-4B liquidations, yet institutional buying persists and volatility stays low.
-- Signals maturing market resilience amid deleveraging, separating price dips from fundamental adoption progress.

2. Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
-- President Trump picked former Fed Governor Warsh to succeed Powell, sparking market uncertainty on policy direction and Fed independence.
-- Could tighten global conditions or risk inflation if hawkish, impacting equities, bonds, and emerging markets profoundly.

3. Big Tech plans $650B AI spending in 2026
-- Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon set to invest $650B combined on AI infrastructure, data centers, up 60% from last year.
-- Fuels AI race but strains cash flows, potentially dropping free cash flow 90% and reshaping IT budgets and investor priorities.

4. US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Oman
-- High-level talks in Muscat agreed to continue despite disagreements; Trump insists on broader issues like missiles, backs with military buildup.
-- Aims to avert conflict post-US strike on Iran's program but risks escalation if Iran limits scope to nuclear only.

5. Ukraine advances ceasefire strategy
-- Ukraine pushes enforcement plan with allies amid US proposals demanding territorial concessions and security guarantees first.
-- Could end prolonged war but heightens tensions with Russia, influencing European stability and US foreign aid.