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Crypto hackers are sending physical letters impersonating Trezor and Ledger to steal cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases. Summary Hackers mail fake Trezor and Ledger letters with phishing QR codes. Sites request recovery phrases and grant attackers full wallet control. Hardware wallet firms never ask users to share seed phrases. The phishing campaign claims recipients must complete mandatory “Authentication Check” or “Transaction Check” procedures. The hackers are also creating urgency through deadlines of February 15, 2026 for Trezor. Letters printed on official-looking letterhead direct users to scan QR codes leading to malicious websites. The phishing sites request 24-, 20-, or 12-word recovery…

TLDR: Figure Technology employee tricked in social engineering attack enabling unauthorized data access  ShinyHunters published 2.5GB of customer data including names, addresses, and phone numbers  Attack part of broader campaign targeting companies using Okta single sign-on authentication  Figure offers free credit monitoring and maintains customer funds remain secure despite breach   Figure Technology disclosed a customer data breach on Friday after an employee fell victim to a social engineering attack. The blockchain lender confirmed that hackers accessed limited customer files through the compromised account. Hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the incident and published approximately 2.5 gigabytes of stolen data.…

Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $10.26 million in net inflows on February 13, breaking a two-day outflow streak that saw $242.28 million in redemptions. Summary Ethereum ETFs added $10M as ETH price reclaimed $2,000. Bitcoin ETFs saw modest $15M inflows after prior outflows. Weekly ETH ETF flows remain negative despite rebound. Grayscale’s mini ETH trust led flows with $14.51 million, followed by VanEck’s ETHV at $3.00 million and Fidelity’s FETH at $2.04 million. Ethereum (ETH) price gained 5.8% over 24 hours to reclaim the $2,000 level, trading in a range of $1,926.66 to $2,067.44. The recovery follows sharp declines across longer…

The UK Treasury has appointed HSBC Holdings Plc’s blockchain platform to manage its upcoming digital gilt pilot, a move officials hope will counter criticism that the government has dragged its feet on digital gilts. The trial will see the nation issue a digitally native, blockchain-based sovereign debt instrument within a regulated sandbox overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority. By tokenizing the bonds, authorities expect to streamline gilt trading, cut costs, and modernize market infrastructure. In a statement on Thursday, HSBC said blockchain-based bonds could further strengthen the efficiency of the UK’s capital markets by accelerating settlement times. Patrick George, global…

Stablecoins tightened their grip on crypto casinos and prediction markets in 2025, with dollar-pegged tokens like USDT and USDC emerging as the default chips for online wagering. This year is poised to play out in much the same fashion. Stablecoins Projected to Command Majority of Crypto Wagering Volume Going Forward The shift was not subtle. […] Source link

Zcash recorded a 7% price decline over the past 24 hours, while broader cryptocurrency markets also slipped. However, large holders reduced their positions by approximately 38% over the past seven days, raising concerns about the cryptocurrency’s near-term prospects. Summary Large holders reduced their stakes by 38% over the past week, and technical analysis suggests a bearish flag pattern. Zcash has seen a 40% drop month-over-month. The concentration of 70% of the supply in the top 100 addresses suggests Zcash’s current price foundation may be unstable. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency has increased 5.8% over the past week, but decreased over 40% month-over-month,…

Executive Summary Top 3 overall: Sherlock, Trail of Bits, OpenZeppelin (ranked by verifiable methodology, published proof of work, depth of verification, scope breadth, and service completeness). Rankings reflect comparative positioning, not hype: platforms score higher when they show repeatable processes and transparent artifacts, and score lower when claims can’t be corroborated publicly. In this ranking, ‘best smart contract auditors’ and ‘best Web3 security companies’ means the strongest combination of documented methodology, inspectable proof of work, verification depth, scope coverage, and repeatable capacity. Intro We wanted to produce the most accurate and verifiable compilation of Web3 smart contract security providers we could: one…

XRP’s price has drifted lower this week, slipping roughly 4.5% and trading below $1.40, as macroeconomic pressures and unresolved regulatory issues weigh on digital assets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Giant Awakens: 2,043 BTC Moved After 7-Year Slumber Market data from major price aggregators show XRP’s market capitalization at around $85 billion, amid persistent volatility in broader crypto markets. Despite this downturn, some analysts underline technical patterns and potential policy shifts that could set the stage for a significant market move. XRP’s price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview XRP Price Action and Technical Signals On…

TLDR: Tether invests in LayerZero Labs to support proven cross-chain interoperability infrastructure  USDt0 has processed over $70 billion in cross-chain value transfers in less than twelve months  LayerZero technology enables seamless asset movement across blockchains without fragmentation  Partnership combines Tether’s WDK with LayerZero infrastructure for agentic finance capabilities   Tether Investments announced a strategic investment in LayerZero Labs on February 10, 2026. The move supports the development of cross-chain interoperability infrastructure. USDt0, an omnichain fungible token built on LayerZero’s technology, has processed over $70 billion in cross-chain value transfers since its launch. The investment reflects Tether’s commitment to reducing blockchain…

TLDR: Banks accepted limited exemption language on stablecoin rewards after previously rejecting all transaction-based incentives. Crypto firms want broad definitions of permissible activities, while banks seek tighter limits to protect deposit structures. The White House urged both sides to reach a stablecoin deal before March 1 to sustain legislative momentum. A smaller meeting size allowed more detailed policy language discussions than earlier White House sessions.   A smaller White House meeting brought banks and crypto firms closer on stablecoin policy but stopped short of agreement.  Participants described the discussion as more detailed and more focused than earlier sessions. Officials pressed…