2026-02-12 22:00 UTC | ⛏️ 936281

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1. Bitcoin drops nearly 50% from peak
-- Bitcoin fell 47.5% peak-to-trough to mid-$60,000s amid 20% futures open interest decline and $3-4B liquidations.
-- Signals deleveraging stress in crypto markets without structural failure, potentially setting rebound stage.

2. Trump nominates Warsh as Fed Chair
-- President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell in May 2026 after months of speculation.
-- Introduces policy uncertainty as Warsh shifts from hawkish past to advocating lower rates via AI productivity.

3. Russia strikes kill 15 in Dnipro
-- Russian drone hit minibus in Dnipro, Ukraine, killing 15 mineworkers and injuring seven others.
-- Escalates infrastructure attacks amid Ukraine energy crisis from power station strikes.

4. Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.6
-- Anthropic debuted Claude Opus 4.6 with multi-agent teams, 1M token context, and knowledge work enhancements.
-- Advances enterprise AI adoption in analysis and long-horizon tasks amid competitive race.

5. S&P 500 swings wildly YTD flat
-- S&P 500 at 6,863 down 1.1% recently, flat for 2026 despite volatility after January gains erased.
-- Reflects macro uncertainty with Fed policy shift and softening employment amid resilient growth.