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Bitcoin has fallen sharply since its October peak, dropping 44% and slipping below $70,000 for the first time in 15 months, a decline that has erased the post-election rally fueled by Donald Trump’s victory. The downturn is reviving long-standing warnings from analysts who have repeatedly described crypto as structurally volatile, vulnerable to sudden shifts in sentiment and broader market stress. While gold has surged as investors seek safety, Bitcoin has moved in the opposite direction, reinforcing doubts over its reputation as “digital gold.” The slide comes despite Trump’s aggressive pro-crypto messaging and policy moves aimed at promoting digital assets.

New START, the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia, expired on February 5, leaving the two nuclear superpowers without legally binding limits on their strategic arsenals. The agreement, signed in 2010 under Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, had long been viewed as a key pillar of global security. But Donald Trump chose not to pursue an extension or replacement before the deadline, raising concerns among diplomats and arms control experts. Without inspections, verification measures, or formal restrictions, fears are growing that Washington and Moscow could enter a new arms race.

A top Russian general was shot multiple times in Moscow in an attack that has intensified tensions between Russia and Ukraine and raised new questions about security inside the Russian capital. The senior military figure was reportedly targeted at close range and rushed to hospital in critical condition following emergency treatment. Moscow quickly accused Ukraine of being behind what it described as a «terrorist act», framing the shooting as part of a broader campaign aimed at destabilizing Russia. The incident comes as the war continues with no clear end in sight and as similar attacks against high-ranking Russian officials have occurred in recent years, both in Moscow and in occupied territories.

The year 2026 was marked by the passing of many personalities who left a lasting mark on our society. Artists, creators, public figures, thinkers, and athletes—each and every one contributed in their own way to shaping our era and our collective imagination. This In Memoriam project pays tribute to those who left us during the year. Through these memories, we take a moment to remember their influence, celebrate their contributions, and honor lives that will continue to resonate long after their passing.