2026-02-13 03:00 UTC | ⛏️ 936315

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1. Bitcoin down 47% YTD
-- Bitcoin declined 47.5% from peak as of February 12, 2026, hitting -2.88σ below 200-day average amid $3-4B liquidations.
-- Signals potential bear market bottom or further deleveraging, impacting crypto sector stability.

2. US jobs beat expectations
-- January non-farm payrolls rose 130k, unemployment fell to 4.3%.
-- Cements Fed's plan for two 2026 rate cuts starting summer, steadying markets.

3. Escalating US-Iran tensions
-- US-Iran frictions drove Brent oil prices higher.
-- Raises energy costs, inflation risks amid macro uncertainty.

4. Russia strikes Ukraine infrastructure
-- Russian attacks prompt nationwide emergency power outages in Ukraine.
-- Exacerbates energy crisis, tests Western support amid NATO strains.

5. International AI Safety Report released
-- February 3 report assesses AI capabilities, risks, safeguards scientifically.
-- Guides global policy on AI governance amid rapid advancements.