Coin Newsweek – February 28, 2026 – Bitcoin fell sharply on February 27 as geopolitical tensions intensified, pulling the price back to around $65,200 after several days of attempts to recover toward $70,000. The drop came as US President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, while Washington simultaneously increased its military posture in Israel. The combined headlines injected fresh uncertainty into global markets, with crypto reacting quickly after a period of relative stability. Coin Newsweek @CoinNewsweek · Feb 27 BREAKING: Donald Trump suggested a possible "friendly takeover of Cuba" as the White House looks to leverage the island's energy crisis to exert greater influence. Trump on Cuba: "Maybe We Will Do a Friendly Takeover" Speaking earlier today, Trump said the Cuban government is "in big trouble" and "talking with us," adding that the US could pursue a "friendly takeover." He framed Cuba as financially desperate and open to negotiation. The comment follows weeks of mounting pressure. Since returning to office in January 2025, Trump reinstated and expanded maximum pressure policies against Havana. In late January 2026, he signed an exec...