2026-02-13 01:00 UTC | ⛏️ 936307

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1. Bitcoin in major February selloff
-- Bitcoin dropped 47.5% from peak to around $66,000 amid $3-4B liquidations and deleveraging.
-- Signals normalized leverage but extreme deviation from trend, testing bull market resilience.

2. Strong US jobs data released
-- January non-farm payrolls rose 130k vs 70k expected, unemployment at 4.3%; boosts Fed two-cut outlook for summer.
-- Pushes Treasury yields up, dollar stronger, delays aggressive rate easing amid resilient economy.

3. US escalates military presence vs Iran
-- Trump eyes second carrier group near Iran during nuclear talks in Oman; new sanctions on oil trade imposed.
-- Heightens risk of broader conflict if diplomacy fails, amid Tehran's warnings.

4. AI data centers hit power crisis
-- AI workloads up to 1000x traditional demand strain grids, halting expansions; 40% restricted by 2027.
-- Forces rethink of site locations, on-site generation, sustainability vs growth tradeoffs.

5. Russia strikes Ukraine infrastructure
-- Recent drone/missile attacks cause nationwide power outages, hit minibus killing 15; energy crisis deepens.
-- Risks escalation as Putin trapped in stalemate war.