Record Domain Purchase
According to TechCrunch, “Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl”, Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek paid $70M in cryptocurrency for AI.com and will debut a consumer-facing AI agent during the Super Bowl—underscoring growth of AGENTS in consumer AI. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/crypto-com-places-70m-bet-on-ai-com-domain-ahead-of-super-bowl/?utm_source=openai)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/crypto-com-places-70m-bet-on-ai-com-domain-ahead-of-super-bowl/)
Amazon’s $200B AI Spend
According to the Financial Times, “Amazon shares sink as it prepares $200bn AI spending blitz”, Amazon said it will invest $200bn in 2026 into data centres, custom chips, robotics and satellites—raising investor RISK concerns about returns in the AI arms race. ([ft.com](https://www.ft.com/content/a1bd22ec-42cf-46dc-9ff7-ec8a2a89a534?utm_source=openai)) [FT](https://www.ft.com/content/a1bd22ec-42cf-46dc-9ff7-ec8a2a89a534)
STMicro AWS Partnership
According to STMicroelectronics/GlobeNewswire, “STMicroelectronics expands strategic engagement with Amazon Web Services to enable new high-performance compute infrastructure for cloud and AI data centers”, the multiyear, multibillion-dollar deal will supply advanced chips and issues AWS warrants—validating CHIPS makers’ pivot to cloud infrastructure. ([globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/09/3234234/0/en/STMicroelectronics-expands-strategic-engagement-with-Amazon-Web-Services-to-enable-new-high-performance-compute-infrastructure-for-cloud-and-AI-data-centers.html?utm_source=openai)) [GlobeNewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/09/3234234/0/en/STMicroelectronics-expands-strategic-engagement-with-Amazon-Web-Services-to-enable-new-high-performance-compute-infrastructure-for-cloud-and-AI-data-centers.html)
Shutdown ends, DHS funding short-term
According to AP, “Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight” — a bill signed Feb. 3, 2026 ends a brief shutdown, funds most agencies through Sept. 30 but only extends DHS for two weeks, leaving a renewed funding showdown and market uncertainty. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-ice-funding-471e55ba4c3247051739ee1b50b2857a)
DOJ subpoenas Powell; Fed independence at stake
According to CBS News, “Powell says the Federal Reserve was served DOJ subpoenas over building renovations” — the Fed disclosed grand‑jury subpoenas tied to a $2.5B renovation, a probe critics warn could undermine Fed independence and unsettle markets. [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doj-subpoenas-federal-reserve-building-renovations-jerome-powell/)
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