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Генеральный директор компании Praetorian Group International (PGI) Рамиль Вентура Палафокс (Ramil Ventura Palafox) получил 20 лет тюрьмы за организацию финансовой пирамиды, от которой пострадали более 90 000 инвесторов по всему миру. Общий ущерб от действий мошенника оценивается в $62,7 млн.

Коэффициент MVRV биткоина  — отношение рыночной стоимости к реализованной — упал до 1,1, то есть первая криптовалюта сейчас приближается к так называемой зоне недооцененности, заявили аналитики компании CryptoQuant.

Председатель Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) Пол Аткинс (Paul Atkins) не смог дать законодателям четких комментариев о причине приостановки дела против основателя криптопроекта Tron Джастина Сана (Justin Sun). Приостановка длится уже 11 месяцев.

Палата представителей Нидерландов одобрила законопроект, который устанавливает налог на прирост капитала для криптовалют и любых других активов типа паев, облигаций и акций, — даже если они остаются без движения в портфелях инвесторов и просто дорожают со временем.

Из полицейского участка района Каннам в Сеуле, столице Южной Кореи, пропали 22 биткоина на сумму 2,14 млрд вон ($1,5 млн), изъятые в рамках уголовного дела 2021 года.

The XRP Ledger has activated Token Escrow (XLS-85) on mainnet on Feb.12, extending the network’s native escrow mechanics beyond XRP to Trustline-based tokens (IOUs) and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs). The amendment was enabled today with 88% consensus (30/34 validators) and was introduced in rippled v2.5.0 under the XLS-85 specification.

Escrow, But For Every Asset On XRP Ledger

RippleX framed the change as a broadening of XRPL’s settlement primitives from one native asset to the wider token stack via X:

“Token Escrow (XLS-85) is now live on XRPL Mainnet! This feature extends native escrow functionality beyond XRP to all Trustline-based tokens (IOUs) and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs). From stablecoins like RLUSD to Real World Assets, the XRPL now supports secure, conditional, onchain settlement for all assets.” It added: “The toolbox for Institutional DeFi just got bigger.”

Token Escrow (XLS-85) is now live on XRPL Mainnet!

This feature extends native escrow functionality beyond XRP to all Trustline-based tokens (IOUs) and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs).

From stablecoins like RLUSD to Real World Assets, the XRPL now supports secure, conditional,… pic.twitter.com/DNCJxZsoK2

— RippleX (@RippleXDev) February 12, 2026

XRPL.org describes escrow in familiar terms, then emphasizes what the ledger automates: “Traditionally, an escrow is a contract between two parties to facilitate financial transactions… The XRP Ledger takes escrow a step further, replacing the third party with an automated system built into the ledger.” With the TokenEscrow amendment, that same approach now applies to fungible tokens, not just XRP.

For Trust Line Tokens, the issuing account must enable the Allow Trust Line Locking flag so the issued token can be escrowed. For MPTs, the issuer must set Can Escrow and Can Transfer flags at issuance so those tokens can both be held in escrow and transferred when released. One notable constraint: issuers cannot create escrows using their own issued tokens, though they can receive escrowed tokens as recipients.

Authorization gating also matters. If a token requires authorization, the sender must be pre-authorized by the issuer before creating an escrow, and must be authorized to receive the tokens back if an expired escrow is canceled—regardless of who submits the cancellation. Separately, the recipient must be pre-authorized before an escrow can be finished.

XRPL supports time-based, conditional, and combination escrows. The flow is anchored around EscrowCreate to lock funds, EscrowFinish to release them when conditions are met, and EscrowCancel to return funds once an escrow expires. For token escrows specifically, an expiration time is mandatory.

The feature is not free. XRPL.org flags that escrow “requires two transactions” and that Crypto-Conditions increase fees. While the ledger supports Crypto-Conditions, it currently only supports PREIMAGE-SHA-256, and fulfillment verification raises EscrowFinish costs. The documentation gives a concrete minimum: an EscrowFinish with a fulfillment requires at least 330 drops of XRP plus an additional amount based on fulfillment size, with the formula scaling if fee settings change.

RippleX highlighted use cases spanning vesting and grants, conditional payments and OTC-style swaps, treasury workflows like legal holds and collateral, and tokenized rights and RWA-style unlocks. The common thread is a native, on-ledger “lock until X” mechanism now available to the token layer, useful for structured settlement, compliance-shaped flows, and predictable release conditions without relying on a third-party custodian or purely off-chain coordination.

At press time, XRP traded at $1.35.

Убытки краткосрочных держателей биткоина за последние семь дней достигли $2,3 млрд, что стало одним из крупнейших событий капитуляции со времен обвала 2021 года, сообщили аналитики CryptoQuant.

Майнер-одиночка добыл блок №936100 в сети Биткоина и получил 3,153 BTC награды (почти $213 000). Из этой суммы 0,028 BTC пришлось на комиссии за транзакции, сообщили в пуле AtlasPool.

On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how the Bitcoin Spot Volume spiked during the price drawdown, but it has since cooled off.

Bitcoin Spot Volume Shot Up During The Selloff

In its latest weekly report, Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Spot Volume. This on-chain indicator measures the total amount of BTC becoming involved in trading activity on the various spot exchanges.

When the value of this metric rises, it means more of the cryptocurrency is being involved in spot trading. Such a trend can be a sign that interest in the asset is going up.

On the other hand, the indicator witnessing a decline indicates investor attention may be moving away from the cryptocurrency as less spot trading activity is taking place.

Now, here is the chart shared by Glassnode that shows how the 7-day moving average (MA) value of the Bitcoin Spot Volume has changed over the last few years:

As displayed in the above graph, the 7-day MA Bitcoin Spot Volume observed a notable spike alongside the price crash toward the $60,000 level. This would suggest that investors made a large amount of trades during the volatile move.

But what exactly did this activity correspond to? According to the report, it didn’t reflect a broad wave of fresh conviction buying. Instead, the Spot Volume increase was a result of traders panic reacting to the price drawdown.

This is backed by the trajectory followed by the indicator. From the chart, it’s apparent that while the initial Spot Volume increase was sharp, it was quick to cool down. The trend would imply that while the move drew attention from investors, it didn’t translate into sustained demand. “The lack of follow-through indicates that absorption remains shallow relative to the scale of selling pressure,” noted Glassnode.

In the past, price moves have generally only been sustainable for Bitcoin when backed by spot trading activity. With the recent Spot Volume increase likely only a sign of short-term repositioning and liquidation churn, the market is yet to see a wave of persistent volume. “For now, spot flows reflect engagement during stress, not a decisive shift toward constructive demand,” explained the analytics firm.

In the same report, Glassnode has also discussed how Bitcoin is currently looking from the perspective of the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD), an indicator tracking the amount of the cryptocurrency that was last purchased at the various levels visited by it in the past.

As is visible in the chart, Bitcoin has recently found support inside a thick supply zone between $60,000 and $72,000. This band on the URPD formed as a result of investor accumulation in the first half of 2024. According to Glassnode, the fact that the price has stabilized here could suggest that “prior buyers in this range are actively defending their positions.”

BTC Price

Bitcoin has been on the way down again as its price has dropped to the $65,900 mark.

24-летнему жителю штата Коннектикут Элмину Редзепагичу (Elmin Redzepagic) предъявлены обвинения в криптомошенничестве, обмане инвесторов на сумму около $1 млн и присвоении клиентских средств.

Гендиректор венчурной компании Transform Ventures Майкл Терпин (Michael Terpin) заявил, что биткоину, возможно, придется пережить еще одно падение до $50 000, прежде чем вернуться к росту.

Ethereum’s network dynamics are shifting in a way that could reshape its market structure. On-chain data shows that roughly 30% of all Ethereum (ETH) supply is now locked in staking contracts, marking a record high for the protocol’s proof-of-stake ecosystem.

Related Reading: Bitcoin Is ‘No Longer Digital Gold,’ Deutsche Bank Strategist Says

Even as ETH prices have struggled, trading below the $2,000 level in recent sessions, activity around staking continues to rise. According to analytics data, about 36.6 million ETH is currently staked, meaning a significant portion of the circulating supply is effectively removed from liquid markets.

The increase in staked supply appears to be driven in part by institutional and whale accumulation. Large entities such as BitMine and others have been adding to their staked holdings, while smaller wallets have also shown interest in locking up ETH for validator rewards.

Ethereum Staking Demand and Supply Impact

The record staking ratio, now above 30% of total supply, shows a structural change in Ethereum’s supply dynamics. Validators locking ETH must commit to long lead times before withdrawing, and the current exit queue remains minimal relative to new stakes.

From a liquidity perspective, staking removes tens of billions of dollars worth of ETH from active circulation. Reduced liquidity could amplify price moves if demand resurges, but it also raises questions about near-term volatility amid current macroeconomic conditions and broader crypto market pressures.

Recent price weakness has seen ETH trade below key support levels, with analysts noting a mix of technical vulnerability and potential for renewed accumulation at lower levels.

Whale behavior also underscores this theme. On-chain metrics show that larger holders have been modifying their exposure, with some reducing reserves while others increase positions, particularly via staking channels that minimize selling pressure.

Market Outlook on ETH Price Amid Locked Supply

Ethereum’s price action remains sensitive to broader market drivers, including macroeconomic data and liquidity flows within the crypto sector. However, the growing share of staked ETH alters the supply picture: with nearly one-third of tokens locked, immediate sell pressure may be constrained.

Analysts suggest that this supply tightening, combined with whale accumulation, could play a significant role in price behavior if market sentiment shifts.

Related Reading: Bitcoin Buying Spree May Continue With New Preferred Stock Plan: Strategy CEO

The convergence of record staking levels and targeted accumulation creates a backdrop in which Ethereum’s fundamental network engagement strengthens even as prices lag, setting the stage for a potentially different phase in the asset’s market cycle.

Cover image from ChatGPT, ETHUSD chart on Tradingview

Руководитель отдела исследований цифровых активов банка Standard Chartered Джеффри Кендрик (Geoffrey Kendrick) спрогнозировал существенное снижение курсов биткоина и эфира из-за ухудшения макроэкономических условий и ослабления рыночных настроений.

В Приморском крае задержана бывшая заместитель мэра города Арсеньева. Ее подозревают в мошенничестве с инвестициями в криптовалюту, общий ущерб по делу превышает 25 млн рублей.