On February 13 2026, the Trump administration briefly published and then withdrew a Section 1260H list in the Federal Register labeling several Chinese firms, including Alibaba, BYD, Baidu and WuXi AppTec, as "Chinese military companies". The Pentagon reportedly requested the removal without explanation, prompting Democratic lawmakers to argue the move weakens US national security and sending mixed signals ahead of an April summit between President Trump and President Xi.

On February 14 2026, the Dutch House of Representatives approved the Actual Return in Box 3 Act, which would tax real returns on savings, investments and cryptocurrencies at a flat 36% from January 1 2028. The proposal covers gains on assets even when they are not sold, while real estate and qualifying startup shares are taxed on disposal but their rent and dividends remain taxed annually. Critics warn the measure could push investors and entrepreneurs to move capital, highlighting large long‑term differences in projected portfolio values under the new regime.

Amazon shares have declined for nine consecutive trading days, matching a streak that ended in July 2006, and are down 18%, erasing about $463 billion in market value. Investors are reacting to the company's plan to spend $200 billion this year on AI infrastructure, outlined on the Feb. 5 earnings call, as February losses approach about 17%.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has established an Innovation Advisory Committee and appointed executives from Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, Ripple, Chainlink, Uniswap Labs, Crypto.com, CME Group, Nasdaq, and Intercontinental Exchange. The committee is tasked with advising on digital assets, derivatives markets, decentralized finance, tokenization, and blockchain-based settlement, signaling deeper regulatory integration of crypto into U.S. market oversight.

Shiba Inu's price has climbed back over $0.000006 after a sharp breakdown, with traders watching whether this level can hold as support. Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz has described Bitcoin as a "technological dead end" while confirming he sold most of his BTC for $7,500. Goldman Sachs has reported a $152 million allocation to XRP spot ETFs, an amount that represents nearly 14% of net XRP ETF inflows over the past year.

On Feb. 13, Bitcoin rebounded above $68,500, with buyers attempting to establish a higher low near $65,000 and an eye on $74,508. Glassnode said BTC remains range‑bound between about $79,200 and $55,000 until a catalyst emerges, while Standard Chartered cut its 2026 target to $100,000 from $150,000 and projected a pullback toward $50,000 before a later recovery.

On February 13, 2026, IREN said it will be added to the MSCI USA Index, with inclusion slated for February 27. The stock rose roughly 7% after the announcement, alongside an AI-focused pivot that includes a five-year $9.7 billion Microsoft deal covering 200 MW. The firm is building toward 4.5 GW of secured power and has outlined annual recurring revenue targets.

The Netherlands' House of Representatives advanced a proposal to impose a 36% capital gains tax on savings and liquid investments, including cryptocurrencies. The measure cleared the 75-vote hurdle with 93 lawmakers in favor and would apply starting in the 2028 tax year if the Senate also approves it. Exemptions include equity in qualifying start-ups and physical property used for non-investment.