US President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order establishing a process to impose tariffs on countries that continue to purchase goods or services from Iran, citing national security, foreign policy, and economic concerns. The order allows for additional tariffs of up to 25% on imports from countries doing business with Iran, with the specific rate to be determined by the Secretaries of State and Commerce, in consultation with the US Trade Representative. $PIPPIN
This move is part of Trump's broader strategy to confront Iran's "malign influence," including its nuclear ambitions, support for terrorism, and regional destabilization. The order reaffirms the ongoing national emergency with respect to Iran and authorizes the US government to take necessary actions to implement the tariff system. $DUSK
The affected countries may include China, India, Turkey, and the UAE, which are among Iran's top trading partners. The tariffs aim to pressure Iran to negotiate a new nuclear deal and curb its aggressive activities. $GPS
US President Donald Trump has slammed Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show, calling it "one of the worst ever" and stating that "nobody understands a word this guy is saying". Trump criticized the performance, saying it didn't represent American values and was "a slap in the face" to the country. He also took issue with the language and choreography, deeming them "disgusting" for young children watching. $PIPPIN
Bad Bunny, who performed entirely in Spanish, received widespread acclaim for his energetic and culturally rich show, which$H featured guest appearances by Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, and Cardi B. The performance was seen as a celebration of Latin culture and a powerful message of love and unity. $DUSK
The Federal Reserve is set to inject $8.3 billion into markets tomorrow at 9:00 AM ET, as part of its $53.5 billion liquidity plan. This move aims to boost market liquidity and stabilize financial conditions. $PIPPIN $DUSK
The liquidity injection is expected to impact various assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), which is currently priced around $70,807.58. The market is likely to react to this news, with potential effects on volatility and trading volumes.$BTC
The quantum threat to Bitcoin is being overstated, according to CoinShares. Only about 10,200 BTC are realistically at risk from quantum computing attacks, which is a small fraction of the total Bitcoin supply. Breaking Bitcoin's cryptography would require quantum machines 100,000 times more powerful than today's most advanced systems, placing the threat at least a decade away. $PIPPIN
CoinShares' research lead, Christopher Bendiksen, argues that the majority of Bitcoin's vulnerability estimates are exaggerated and that the actual risk is manageable. The vulnerable coins are primarily held in legacy Pay-to-Public-Key (P2PK) addresses, which make up about 8% of the total Bitcoin supply. However, most of these coins are distributed across over 32,000 individual outputs, making it extremely difficult to compromise them.$H
The Bitcoin community is divided on how to address the quantum threat, with some advocating for a quantum-resistant hard fork and others recommending a gradual migration to post-quantum cryptography.
The current Bitcoin price is around $70,807.58. $BTC
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that Russia allegedly offered the United States a $12 trillion economic cooperation package, known as the "Dmitriev Package", which could threaten Ukraine's sovereignty and national security. The proposal, presented by Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, is reportedly part of ongoing peace discussions between the US and Russia. $GPS
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine will not support any agreement that contradicts its Constitution, particularly recognizing Crimea as Russian territory. He stressed that Crimea is Ukraine, legally, politically, and historically. The Ukrainian president warned that backdoor deals made without Ukraine could reshape power in the region and weaken Kyiv's position.$DUSK
The alleged proposal has raised concerns globally, with tensions rising and trust collapsing. If true, it could signal a dangerous geopolitical shift, where big powers negotiate behind closed doors while Ukraine pays the price.$PIPPIN
The stock market is experiencing an unprecedented level of short-selling by US hedge funds, with single stocks being shorted at a pace unseen since the 2020 crisis. Despite this massive bearish pressure, the S&P 500 remained almost flat, with a powerful bounce on Friday. The current S&P 500 price is 6930.20, with a 2.33% increase. $DUSK
Retail investors are also actively buying up every dip, holding more stocks than ever before. This combination of hedge fund shorting and retail buying has created a critical juncture in the market. There are two possible scenarios: a massive short squeeze that forces hedge funds to cover their positions and propel stocks higher, or a decline in the market.$LA
Hedge funds have pocketed $24 billion shorting software stocks in 2026, amid AI disruption fears. The software sector is facing a brutal sell-off, with funds crowding into shorts, betting that the pain isn’t over yet.
The market's future direction is uncertain, and the next few weeks will be crucial in determining the stock market's trajectory.$ARC
President Trump is set to make an economic announcement today at 1:30 PM ET, and it's expected to address concerns around a potential government shutdown. This comes after a brief shutdown earlier this month, which ended when Trump signed a funding bill on February 3, 2026, that funds most government agencies through the fiscal year. However, the Department of Homeland Security's funding was extended only until February 13, 2026, leaving room for another potential shutdown. $DUSK
The previous shutdown was triggered by disagreements over immigration enforcement, specifically related to the Department of Homeland Security. Lawmakers are currently debating new restrictions on immigration enforcement, and the outcome of today's announcement could impact the fate of the DHS funding. $ARC
Given the current situation, markets and observers are closely watching Trump's announcement for any hints on the government's funding and potential shutdown risks.$AIO
$BTC Next week is looking intense! 🚨 Major events include: - FOMC President announcement (Monday) - Fed injects $8.3B into the system (Tuesday) - Federal Budget Balance (Wednesday) - Fed Balance Sheet (Thursday) - U.S. Economic Survey (Friday) - China's money supply data (Saturday) - Japan's GDP (Sunday)
This combo of macro catalysts could shake markets globally. Volatility risk is high – are you ready? 📈