Trump Proposes 'Friendly Takeover' of Cuba Amid Rising Tensions and Bitcoin Crash

Friday, Feb 27, 2026 4:01 pm ET1min read
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US President Donald Trump suggested a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, increasing tensions as the US also increased its military posture in Israel. This has caused uncertainty in global markets, with Bitcoin falling to around $65,200 after several days of attempts to recover towards $70,000. The escalation of the Cuba crisis follows weeks of pressure from Trump, including reinstating maximum pressure policies and declaring a national emergency related to Cuba.

Trump Proposes 'Friendly Takeover' of Cuba Amid Rising Tensions and Bitcoin Crash

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