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Figure Technology confirmed that some customer files were stolen after an employee was tricked, according to reports. The company says the intrusion happened when an internal account was used to download a limited batch of records. The breach did not stem from a flaw in its blockchain system, but from human error. Reports say the stolen material was later posted online by a hacker collective that claimed responsibility. The group is said to have released about 2.5GB of data after alleging that ransom talks broke down. That public dump quickly drew attention across the crypto and fintech space. Customer Names, Contact Details Among Items Exposed Based on reports that reviewed samples of the leaked files, the exposed data includes full names, home addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers. These are the kinds of details often used in identity fraud or targeted scams. The exact number of affected customers has not been shared publicly. That missing figure leaves uncertainty about...

The US Bitcoin Spot ETFs continued to experience capital flight last week, recording significant net outflows across major issuers. The sustained withdrawals reflect cautious institutional sentiment amid Bitcoin’s recent price struggles, as the premier cryptocurrency is presently down by 30% on its monthly chart. Grayscale’s BTC Shines With $110M Amid Market Struggles  According to data from SoSoValue , Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded total net outflows of $359.91 million in February’s second week, driven primarily by mid-week capital withdrawals. The week began on a bullish note, with investors making a combined net deposit of $311.56 million between Monday and Tuesday. However, the optimism proved short-lived as the ETF market registered $686.87 million in net withdrawals between Wednesday and Thursday. Friday closed the week with a modest $15.20 million inflow, suggesting slight stabilization in investor sentiment. In analyzing individual fund performance, there was mixed performa...

The current market landscape for Bitcoin remains largely bearish following a net 2.41% loss over the past week. While Bitcoin is presently stabilizing around $68,000, the digital asset remains about 46% off its all-time high ($126,100) recorded in late 2025. Bull Or Bear? Decoding Bitcoin’s SSR Liquidity Signals   In a QuickTake post on the CryptoQuant platform, a pseudonymous analyst, MorenoDV, explained how the Stablecoin Supply Ratio (SSR) acts as a liquidity signal for Bitcoin and why the current level around 9.5–9.6 is important. SSR measures Bitcoin’s market cap relative to stablecoin supply. In other words, it reflects how much “dry powder“ (buying power) exists in the market. High SSR shows that Bitcoin’s market cap is large relative to stablecoins – less sidelined buying power, while Low SSR indicates stablecoin supply relatively strong to Bitcoin — more potential buying power available.   According to analyst MorenoDV, the SSR is not a straightforward bullish ...

Speculation around XRP is gaining momentum after reports surfaced of a private, closed-door meeting between executives from SWIFT and Ripple. While no official statements have been released, the idea that leaders from the world’s dominant interbank messaging network and one of blockchain’s most established payments firms may have met discreetly has captured the market’s attention. Could Institutional Adoption Of XRP Be Accelerating? Reports suggest that executives from SWIFT and Ripple may have held a private lunch in Miami, reigniting speculation that SWIFT could be preparing to move forward with XRP. An analyst known as Skipper noted on X that the discussion gains additional context from comments last year by Brad Garlinghouse, who stated that the XRP Ledger could capture roughly 14% of the transaction volume currently processed by SWIFT within five years. Tokenization is no longer a dream; it is becoming a new reality. The ability to unlock and move trillions of dollars in real...

A US court has sentenced the CEO of Bitcoin trading firm, Praetorian Group International (PGI), to 20 years in prison after convicting him of operating a large-scale Ponzi scheme. The fraudulent investment platform, which falsely claimed to generate profits through cryptocurrency trading, misappropriated substantial capital from tens of thousands of investors globally. Over 8,000 Bitcoin In Palafox Scam Operation – DOJ  According to a recent release by the DOJ, Ramil Ventura Palafox, a 61-year-old dual citizen of the United States and the Philippines, orchestrated a sophisticated fraudulent operation through his registered trading company, PGI. The DOJ notes explain that, as chairman, chief executive officer, and lead promoter, Palafox marketed PGI as a Bitcoin trading firm capable of generating daily returns ranging from 0.5% to 3%. However, investigations revealed that the company was not conducting legitimate bitcoin trading at a scale that could support such profits. T...

Efforts to advance the long‑anticipated crypto market structure legislation, known as the CLARITY Act, are running into renewed headwinds as Washington’s attention gradually turns toward the 2026 midterm elections.  Despite ongoing discussions at the White House and behind‑the‑scenes negotiations among lawmakers, banking and crypto industry leaders, the bill remains stalled, with bipartisan consensus still out of reach. Clock Ticks For Crypto Market Structure Bill  Patrick Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, cautioned that time is becoming a critical factor.  Speaking on Yahoo Finance’s Opening Bid, Witt urged policymakers not to lose momentum. “Let’s not let any moss grow here,” he said, warning that the opportunity to pass the legislation is “rapidly closing” as campaign season approaches.  Midterm election cycles, he noted, tend to dominate Capitol Hill’s agenda, leaving little room for complex policy debates. ...

Ripple has entered a new institutional partnership aimed at converting conventional fund structures into digital tokens issued and managed on the XRP Ledger . The initiative marks a tangible step in the financial sector’s shift toward blockchain-based fund infrastructure, where asset creation, distribution, and settlement can operate with greater speed, lower costs, and enhanced operational transparency. Ripple Drives Institutional Fund Tokenization Through Aviva Investors  In a post shared on X on February 11, 2026, Ripple announced its partnership with Aviva Investors to develop tokenized versions of traditional funds, immediately framing the collaboration as a strategic move into blockchain-enabled asset infrastructure. At its core, the collaboration is built around converting fund units into digital tokens capable of operating on blockchain infrastructure instead of legacy administrative systems, thereby restructuring how issuance, ownership, and transfers are handled. Th...