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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., notifies investors in CoreWeave, Inc. ("CoreWeave" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: CRWV) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors of CoreWeave who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 28, 2025 and December 15, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

Kahn Swick & Foti https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-crwv/

CoreWeave investors should contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-crwv/ to learn more.

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, CoreWeave and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws. The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company had overstated its ability to meet customer demand for its service; (ii) the Company materially understated the scope and severity of the risk that its reliance on a single third-party data center supplier created for its ability to meet customer demand for its services; (iii) the foregoing was reasonably likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenue; and (iv) as a result, CoreWeave's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. 

The case is Masaitis v. CoreWeave, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-00355.

WHAT TO DO? If you invested in CoreWeave and suffered a loss during the relevant time frame, you have until March 13, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff; however, your ability to share in any recovery does not require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

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To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., notifies investors in Klarna Group plc ("Klarna" or the "Company") (NYSE: KLAR) of a class action securities lawsuit.

Kahn Swick & Foti CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors of Klarna who were adversely affected if they purchased the Company's securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Klarna's September 2025 initial public offering (the "IPO"). Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-klar/

Klarna investors should contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-klar/ to learn more.

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, Klarna and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in the Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws. The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company materially understated the risk that its loss reserves would materially increase within a few months of the IPO, which they either knew of or should have known of given the risk profile of many individuals agreeing to the Company's buy now, pay later ("BNPL") loans; and (ii) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. 

The case is Nayak v Klarna Group Plc., et al., No. 25-cv-7033.

WHAT TO DO? If you invested in Klarna and suffered a loss during the relevant time frame, you have until February 20, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff; however, your ability to share in any recovery does not require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., notifies investors in Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. ("Kyndryl" or the "Company") (NYSE: KD) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors of Kyndryl who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between August 7, 2024 and February 9, 2026. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

Kahn Swick & Foti https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-kd/

Kyndryl investors should contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850, or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-kd/ to learn more.

CASE DETAILS: On February 9, 2026, the Company disclosed that it would be unable to timely file its Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and that "the Company anticipates reporting material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting for the period covered in the Quarterly Report, as well as for the full fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, and the first two fiscal quarters of fiscal year 2026, which are expected to include, but may not be limited to, the effectiveness and strength of certain functions at the Company, including with respect to controls related to information and communication and tone at the top," as well as the departure of its C.F.O and General Counsel. On this news, the price of Kyndryl's shares fell $12.90 per share, or 55%, to close at $10.59 on February 9, 2026.

The case is Brander v. Kyndryl Holdings, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-00782.

WHAT TO DO? If you invested in Kyndryl and suffered a loss during the relevant time frame, you have until April 13, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff; however, your ability to share in any recovery does not require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart (NasdaqGS : CART).

In December 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $60 million penalty against the company as a result of "deceiving consumers with false advertising, failure to provide refunds and unlawful subscription enrollment processes" relating to its Instacart+ program. Further, in a separate matter, Reuters reported that the FTC had sent the Company a civil investigative demand seeking information about Instacart's pricing program that utilized an AI-powered tool that allowed retailers to show different prices for the same item to different customers. The FTC issued a statement that although it "has a longstanding policy of not commenting on any potential or ongoing investigations," "like so many Americans, we are disturbed by what we have read in the press about Instacart's alleged pricing practices[.]"

KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Maplebear's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws. 

If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Maplebear shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-833-938-0905 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-cart/ to learn more.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP).

In August of 2025, contrary to the Company's repeated assurances that it had met all regulatory, technical, and commercial prerequisites for the launch of its Inspire V device, the Company disclosed that the launch faced an "elongated timeframe" due to previously undisclosed issues, including that "many centers did not complete the training, contracting and onboarding criteria required prior to the purchase and implant of Inspire V," "software updates for claims submissions and processing" not taking effect until early July, and that excess inventory caused poor demand. As a result, the Company slashed its 2025 earnings guidance by more than 80%, from $2.20 to $2.30 per share to $0.40 to $0.50 per share.

Thereafter, the Company and certain of its executives were sued in a securities class action lawsuit, charging them with failing to disclose material information in violation of federal securities laws, which remains ongoing.

KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Inspire's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws. 

If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Inspire shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-833-938-0905 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-insp/ to learn more.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Varonis Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNS) common stock between February 4, 2025 and October 28, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until Monday, March 9, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Varonis class action lawsuit. Captioned Molchanov v. Varonis Systems, Inc., No. 26-cv-00117 (S.D.N.Y.), the Varonis class action lawsuit charges Varonis as well as certain of Varonis' top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Varonis class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:

https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-varonis-systems-inc-class-action-lawsuit-vrns.html

You can also contact attorney J.C. Sanchez of Robbins Geller by calling 800/449-4900 or via e-mail at [email protected].

CASE ALLEGATIONS: Varonis provides software products and services.

The Varonis class action lawsuit alleges that defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to Varonis' projected revenue outlook and anticipated growth while also minimizing risk from seasonality and macroeconomic fluctuations. The complaint alleges that in truth, Varonis' optimistic reports of growth, cost cutting measures, and overall effectiveness of its sales team to continue to convince existing clientele to convert to its SaaS offering fell short of reality; Varonis was simply ill-equipped to continue its annual recurring revenue growth trajectory without maintaining a significantly high rate of quarterly conversions.

The Varonis class action lawsuit further alleges that on October 28, 2025, Varonis released its third quarter results that came in well below their previous projections and resultantly lowered their full-year guidance. Varonis' CEO, defendant Yakov Faitelson, allegedly elaborated on the reasons for the shortfall, attributing it to the "final weeks of the quarter" where Varonis "experienced lower renewals in the Federal vertical and in our non-Federal on-prem subscription business, which led to a shortfall relative to our expectations." On this news, the price of Varonis stock fell nearly 49%, according to the complaint.

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Varonis common stock during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Varonis class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Varonis investor class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Varonis shareholder class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Varonis class action lawsuit.

ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is one of the world's leading complex class action firms representing plaintiffs in securities fraud and shareholder rights litigation. Our Firm ranked #1 on the most recent ISS Securities Class Action Services Top 50 Report, recovering more than $916 million for investors in 2025. This marks our fourth #1 ranking in the past five years. And in those five years alone, Robbins Geller recovered $8.4 billion for investors – $3.4 billion more than any other law firm. With 200 lawyers in 10 offices, Robbins Geller is one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in the world, and the Firm's attorneys have obtained many of the largest securities class action recoveries in history, including the largest ever – $7.2 billion – in In re Enron Corp. Sec. Litig. Please visit the following page for more information:

https://www.rgrdlaw.com/services-litigation-securities-fraud.html

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Services may be performed by attorneys in any of our offices.

Contact:

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
J.C. Sanchez
655 W. Broadway, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101
800-449-4900
[email protected]

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February 13, 2026 23:02 ET  | Source: Armlogi Holding Corp

WALNUT, Calif., Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armlogi Holding Corp. (“Armlogi” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BTOC), a U.S.-based warehousing and logistics service provider that offers a comprehensive package of supply-chain solutions related to warehouse management and order fulfillment, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter and six-month period ended December 31, 2025.

Financial Results for the Three Months Ending December 31, 2025:

Total revenue increased 0.8% to $51.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $51.1 million in the prior-year period.Costs of services increased to $52.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, resulting in a gross loss of $0.8 million, compared to a gross profit of $0.5 million in the prior year period. Gross margin declined to (1.5)% for the three months ended December 31, 2025 from 0.9% in the prior year period, primarily due to higher operational costs.Net loss was $3.9 million, or ($0.08) per share for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million, or ($0.04) per share, for the prior year period. Financial Results for the Six Months Ending December 31, 2025:

Total revenue for the first six months ended December 31, 2025 grew 7.9% to $101.0 million, up from $93.6 million in the prior year period.Gross loss for the six months ended December 31, 2025 was $3.3 million, showing a marginal improvement in gross margin to (3.2)% from (3.3)% in the prior year period.Net loss was $10.4 million, or ($0.24) per share for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $6.3 million, or ($0.15) per share, for the prior year period. Liquidity:

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a cash and restricted cash balance of $9.4 million. During the six months ended December 31, 2025, the Company utilized its Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA) to issue 3,192,145 shares of common stock, raising an aggregate of $3.8 million to support its operations and growth initiatives.

Management Commentary

Aidy Chou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Armlogi, commented, “The second quarter reflected stable revenue performance and continued first-half growth, though margins were pressured by elevated service costs. We are actively implementing cost optimization strategies and operational efficiencies to address the compression in our gross margins, including enhancing warehouse utilization and integrating higher-margin logistics solutions. We remain confident in our long-term strategy and our ability to create value for our stockholders as we navigate the current market dynamics.”

About Armlogi Holding Corp.

Armlogi Holding Corp., based in Walnut, CA, is a U.S.-based warehousing and logistics service provider offering a comprehensive suite of supply-chain solutions, including warehouse management and order fulfillment. The Company caters to cross-border e-commerce merchants seeking to establish U.S. market warehouses. With 10 warehouses totaling over 3.5 million square feet, the Company offers comprehensive one-stop warehousing and logistics services. The Company’s warehouses are equipped with facilities and technology to handle and store large, bulky items. Armlogi is a member of the Russell Microcap® Index. For more information, please visit www.armlogi.com.          

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. In addition, our representatives may from time to time make forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including: our financial performance and projections; our revenue and earnings growth; and our business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to change the direction of the Company; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; and the competitive environment of our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of uncertainties and assumptions. The forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about us.

Company Contact:
[email protected]

Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
Tel: 347-947-2093
Email: [email protected]

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    ARMLOGI HOLDING CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND JUNE 30, 2025
(US$, except share data, or otherwise noted)     December 31,
2025  June 30,
2025   US$  US$   Unaudited  Audited Assets      Current assets      Cash and cash equivalents  5,041,971    9,190,277 Accounts receivable and other receivable, net of credit loss allowance of $594,869 and $594,869  19,477,733    22,207,500 Other current assets  1,264,311    998,925 Prepaid expenses  1,275,823    1,375,646 Loan receivables, net of credit loss allowance of $nil and $nil  2,139,787    3,893,563 Total current assets  29,199,625    37,665,911 Non-current assets        Restricted cash – non-current  4,394,812    4,387,550 Property and equipment, net  10,587,255    11,259,820 Intangible assets, net  31,370    54,627 Right-of-use assets – operating leases  106,496,289    115,361,185 Right-of-use assets – finance leases  1,516,794    745,547 Other non-current assets  835,691    739,555 Total assets  153,061,836    170,214,195          LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        Liabilities:        Current liabilities        Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  9,385,551    9,604,783 Contract liabilities  628,790    939,097 Accrued payroll liabilities  491,377    283,150 Convertible notes  -    5,292,749 Operating lease liabilities – current  33,713,304    29,280,907 Finance lease liabilities – current  763,696    386,327 Total current liabilities  44,982,718    45,787,013 Non-current liabilities        Operating lease liabilities – non-current  88,755,383    98,939,552 Finance lease liabilities – non-current  802,032    397,692 Total liabilities  134,540,133    145,124,257          Commitments and contingencies        Stockholders’ equity        Common stock, US$0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 45,443,079 and 42,250,934 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, respectively  454    422 Additional paid-in capital  20,468,826    16,668,858 Retained earnings  (1,947,577)   8,420,658 Total stockholders’ equity  18,521,703    25,089,938 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  153,061,836    170,214,195            ARMLOGI HOLDING CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024
(US$, except share data, or otherwise noted)

  Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2025 Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2024 Six Months
Ended
December 31,
2025 Six Months
Ended
December 31,
2024  US$ US$ US$ US$  Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited UnauditedRevenue 51,542,848   51,143,682   101,016,027   93,625,578  Costs of services 52,313,114   50,660,690   104,270,376   96,749,376  Gross profit (770,266)  482,992   (3,254,349)  (3,123,798)              Operating costs and expenses:            General and administrative 3,328,550   2,659,156   7,545,856   6,327,981  Total operating costs and expenses 3,328,550   2,659,156   7,545,856   6,327,981               Loss from operations (4,098,816)  (2,176,164)  (10,800,205)  (9,451,779)              Other (income) expenses:            Other income, net (302,280)  (564,656)  (1,040,872)  (1,770,321) Loss on Disposal of Assets —   43,625   —   43,625  Finance costs 44,121   79,989   592,466   88,997  Total other (income) expenses (258,159)  (441,042)  (448,406)  (1,637,699)              Loss before provision for income taxes (3,840,657)  (1,735,122)  (10,351,799)  (7,814,080)              Current income tax expense 19,525   —   16,436   —  Deferred income tax (recovery) expense —   (75,882)  —   (1,506,969) Total income tax (recovery) expenses 19,525   (75,882)  16,436   (1,506,969) Net loss (3,860,182)  (1,659,240)  (10,368,235)  (6,307,111) Total comprehensive loss (3,860,182)  (1,659,240)  (10,368,235)  (6,307,111)              Basic & diluted net loss per share (0.08)  (0.04)  (0.24)  (0.15) Weighted average number of shares of common stock-basic and diluted  45,443,079   41,642,442   43,952,643   41,638,221     ARMLOGI HOLDING CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024 (UNAUDITED)
(US$, except share data, or otherwise noted)     For The
Six Months Ended
December 31,
2025  For The
Six Months Ended
December 31,
2024   US$  US$   Unaudited  Unaudited Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      Net loss  (10,368,235)    (6,307,111)  Adjustments for items not affecting cash:        Net loss from disposal of fixed assets  —    43,625  Depreciation of property and equipment and right-of-use financial assets  1,679,930    1,290,471  Amortization  23,257    17,659  Non-cash operating leases expense  3,113,124    4,358,758  Current estimated credit loss  —    228,363  Accretion of convertible notes  527,251    72,184  Deferred income taxes  —    (1,506,969)  Interest income  (39,534)   (63,233)  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        Accounts receivable and other receivables  2,729,767    (5,967,431)  Other current assets  (265,386)    (280,846)  Other non-current assets  (96,136)    (203,643)  Prepaid expenses  99,823    249,667  Accounts payable & accrued liabilities  (299,550)    (1,969,214)  Contract liabilities  (310,307)    972,381  Income tax payable  —    (87,075)  Accrued payroll liabilities  208,227    (16,180)  Net changes in derecognized ROU and operating lease liabilities  —    (63,874)  Net cash used in operating activities  (2,997,769)   (9,232,468)          Cash Flows from Investing Activities:        Purchase of property and equipment  (636,868)    (2,070,770) Loan disbursements  (2,770,000)    (1,000,000)  Proceeds from loan repayments  4,563,310    2,036,705  Proceeds from sale of property and equipment  —    25,000  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  1,156,442    (1,009,065)           Cash Flows from Financing Activities:        Repayment to related parties  —    (350,209)  Repayments of finance lease liabilities  (279,717)    (72,368)  (Repayments) Net proceeds from convertible notes  (2,020,000)    8,092,473  Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (2,299,717)   7,669,896           Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash  (4,141,044)    (2,571,637)  Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the period  13,577,827    9,950,384  Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the period  9,436,783    7,378,747  The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:        Cash and cash equivalents  5,041,971    5,118,815  Restricted cash – non-current  4,394,812    2,259,932  Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  9,436,783    7,378,747           Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows Information:        Cash paid for income tax  (23,300)   (87,074)  Cash paid for interest  —    (16,813)  Non-cash Transactions:        Right-of-use assets acquired in exchange for finance lease liabilities  1,061,426    —  Right-of-use assets acquired in exchange for operating lease liabilities  2,861,346    6,184,333  Increase (Decrease) in right-of-use assets due to remeasurement of lease terms  63,896    (884,394) Shares issued for Investor Notices pursuant to SEPA by reducing the convertible notes  3,800,000    —  Shares issued to settle commitment fee  —    250,000  

Austin, Texas, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Brands Group, Inc. (“DBG” or the “Company”) (Ticker: [NASDAQ:DBGI]), a publicly traded company specializing in eCommerce and Fashion, today announced that existing holders of all of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock (the “Series D Shares”) have advised the Company that these holders have entered into various private agreements regarding their respective ownership of, and rights with respect to, the Series D Shares (the “Shareholder Agreements”). Each Series D Share is convertible, at the discretion of the holder thereof, into shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price equal to, as of the date of a conversion, 80% of the lowest closing price of the Common Stock for each of the five trading days immediately prior to the date of such conversion.

The Company is not party to any of the Shareholder Agreements, but has been advised of the following with respect to their terms. Because the Company is not a party to any of the Shareholder Agreements it would have no ability to enforce their terms.

Conversion Standstill placed Certain Series D Shares

In exchange for one holder’s transfer (the “Transferring Holder”) of 4,687 Series D Shares (the “Transferred Shares”) to another holder (the “Transferee Holder”), the Transferee Holder agreed not to convert any of the 9,375 Series D Shares it currently owns, including the Transferred Shares, into shares of Common Stock until on or after 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2026 (the “Conversion Standstill”). In further consideration for the Transferee Holder agreeing to the Conversion Standstill, the Transferring Holder also agreed to transfer and assign to the Transferee Holder certain pre-funded warrants of the Company (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”).

Based on the information provided by these holders, the Company currently understands that an aggregate of 9,375 Series D Shares are currently subject to the Conversion Standstill.

Leak-out Limitations placed on Certain total Series D Shares

In addition, the Transferee Holder agreed that from and after the expiration of the Conversion Standstill on May 31, 2026, the Transferee Holder shall not sell or transfer shares of the Common Stock issued upon conversion of its Series D Shares or exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants to the extent that the proposed number of shares of Common Stock to be sold by the Transferee Holder would exceed, in the aggregate, on any trading day, the greater of: (A) (i) 5,000 shares or (ii) 1% of the average daily trading volume of the Common Stock on the day during which such shares are sold, during the first 20 calendar day period; (B) (i) 7,500 shares or (ii) 2% of the average daily trading volume of the Common Stock on the day during which such shares are sold , during the subsequent 20 calendar day period; and (C) (i) 10,000 shares or (ii) 3.5% of the average daily trading volume of the Common Stock on the day during which such shares are sold, thereafter (the “Leak-out Limitation”).

Based on the information provided by these holders, the Company currently understands that the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of 9,375 Series D Shares are currently subject to the Leak-Out Limitation.

In another instance, two existing holders (the “Extending Holders”) that, at such time, collectively owned 2,500 Series D Shares (collectively, the “Extending Holder Shares”), granted another holder (the “Optionee Holder”) an option to purchase all of the Extending Holder Shares, and as partial consideration for granting such option, the Extending Holders received certain Pre-Funded Warrants from the Optionee Holder. Notwithstanding the fact that such proposed sale was abandoned, each Extending Holder agreed not to sell shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of its respective Series D Shares or upon exercise of its respective Pre-Funded Warrants on any single trading day in an amount that would exceed, in the aggregate, the greater of (X) 1% of the average daily traded volume of the common stock for the immediately preceding trading day, and (y) 2,500 shares of Common Stock (the “Extending Holders’ Leak-out”).

Based on the information provided by certain existing holders, the Company currently understands that the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of 2,434 Series D Shares are currently subject to the Extending Holders’ Leak-out.

About Digital Brands Group

We offer a wide variety of apparel through numerous brands on a both direct-to-consumer and wholesale basis. We have created a business model derived from our founding as a digitally native-first vertical brand. We focus on owning the customer's "closet share" by leveraging their data and purchase history to create personalized targeted content and looks for that specific customer cohort.

Digital Brands Group, Inc. Company Contact
Hil Davis, CEO

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Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements included in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting DBG and therefore involve several risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “should,” and “may” and other words and terms of similar meaning or use of future dates, however, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements regarding DBG’s plans, objectives, projections and expectations relating to DBG’s operations or financial performance, and assumptions related thereto are forward-looking statements. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. DBG undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of DBG to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: risks arising from DBG not being party to any of the Shareholder Agreement and not being able to enforce any of the provisions contained therein; the accuracy of information provided by certain holders to the Company concerning the Shareholder Agreements; DBG’s ability to add and retain strategic partners and customers; disruption to DBGs distribution system; the financial strength of DBG’s customers; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products; disruption and volatility in the global capital and credit markets; perception of DBG by consumers and in the markets in which it operates; DBG’s response to changing fashion trends, evolving consumer preferences and changing patterns of consumer behavior; intense competition from online retailers; manufacturing and product innovation; increasing pressure on margins; DBG’s ability to implement its business strategy; DBG’s ability to grow its wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses; retail industry changes and challenges; DBG’s and its vendors’ ability to maintain the strength and security of information technology systems; the risk that DBG’s facilities and systems and those of our third-party service providers may be vulnerable to and unable to anticipate or detect data security breaches and data or financial loss; DBG’s ability to properly collect, use, manage and secure consumer and employee data; stability of DBG’s manufacturing facilities and foreign suppliers; continued use by DBG’s suppliers of ethical business practices; DBG’s ability to accurately forecast demand for products; continuity of members of DBG’s management; DBG’s ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; possible goodwill and other asset impairment; DBG’s ability to execute and integrate acquisitions; changes in tax laws and liabilities; legal, regulatory, political and economic risks; adverse or unexpected weather conditions; DBG's indebtedness and its ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, if needed, could prevent DBG from fulfilling its financial obligations; and climate change and increased focus on sustainability issues. More information on potential factors that could affect DBG’s financial results is included from time to time in DBG’s public reports filed with the SEC, including DBG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Curren Reports on Forms8-K filed or furnished with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Market volatility has been rough for risk assets. However, for some tokens, it has amplified existing weaknesses, pushing fragile positions to the brink and triggering mass capitulation, leaving conviction hanging by a thread.

Arbitrum [ARB] is a prime example. Down 40% so far in 2026, ARB is extending losses from the 2025 cycle, when it dropped over 70%, making it one of the weakest performers among mid-cap coins. 

The result? After breaking the $0.20 level last month, ARB has officially extended losses into all-time low territory. Now, 100% of HODLers are holding at a loss, making any reversal even tougher for this mid-cap token.

Source: TradingView (ARB/USDT)

That said, on-chain liquidity is starting to pick back up.

Data from DeFiLlama shows Arbitrum’s stablecoin market cap is up almost 2% this week, adding nearly $65 million. USDC is leading the pack, jumping 3% and now making up 56.8% of the network’s stablecoin market.

That said, Total Value Locked (TVL) remains at multi-month lows, indicating that broader liquidity is still limited. With fewer assets committed on-chain, the network has less buffer to support a recovery, leaving ARB vulnerable.

And yet, on-chain fundamentals are showing bullish signs. Does this divergence between technicals and inflows signal that liquidity might be moving strategically elsewhere to sustain Arbitrum in the long game?

Why Arbitrum targets growth sectors The blockchain space keeps evolving, even amid market FUD. 

From Artificial Intelligence to DeFi and tokenization, the sector is gradually moving from a purely speculative mindset to a fundamentals-driven approach. Arbitrum’s latest move fits squarely into this transition.

ETHZilla is launching Eurus Aero Token I on Arbitrum, letting investors get tokenized access to income from jet engines leased to a US airline, showing how real-world assets (RWA) are starting to drive on-chain activity.

Source: RWAxyz

Notably, the timing couldn’t be better.

The RWA sector keeps attracting strong capital inflows, recently hitting an all-time high of around $24.7 billion in total assets. XAUT’s recent $6 billion milestone only underscores the growing momentum in this space.

From a strategic perspective, targeting the RWA sector helps attract more institutional capital. In this context, Arbitrum’s recent partnership with ETHZilla, along with its growing stablecoin market, backs this approach.

Most importantly, it’s about restoring conviction, as 100% of ARB HODLers remain underwater and the risk of full capitulation looms, making these strategic moves a key turning point for Arbitrum’s next cycle.

Final Thoughts Down 40% in 2026 and 100% of HODLers underwater, yet stablecoin activity and liquidity signals suggest strategic capital inflows. Arbitrum’s moves with ETHZilla and focus on RWAs aim to attract institutional capital and strengthen fundamentals for the next cycle.

Bitcoin investors are being forced to rethink why they hold the asset as inflation data cools, according to Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano.

“I think the challenge for Bitcoin investors, can you hold an asset when there is not high inflation in your face on a day-to-day basis?” Pompliano said during an interview with Fox Business on Thursday. “Can you still believe in what Bitcoin’s value proposition is, which is that it’s a finite-supply asset. If they print money, Bitcoin is going higher,” he said.

“Bitcoin and gold are great long-term things,” he said. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 2.4% in January from 2.7% in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, Mark Zandi, Moody’s chief economist, recently told CNBC that inflation “looks better on paper than in reality.”

Anthony Pompliano spoke to Charles Payne on Fox Business on Thursday. Source: Fox BusinessBitcoin (BTC) is typically seen as a hedge against inflation because only 21 million coins will ever exist. When central banks increase the money supply and the value of fiat currencies declines, investors often turn to perceived riskier assets, such as Bitcoin, to protect their purchasing power.

Bitcoin sentiment has reached multi-year lowsIt comes as sentiment for Bitcoin has reached multi-year lows not seen since June 2022, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which measures overall crypto market sentiment, posting an “Extreme Fear” score of 9 in its Saturday update.

Bitcoin is down 28.14% over the past 30 days. Source: CoinMarketCapBitcoin is trading at $68,850 at the time of publication, down 28.62% over the past 30 days, according to CoinMarketCap.

US dollar devaluation will be covered up by “monetary slingshot”Pompliano said the macro environment could create short-term volatility for Bitcoin before it resumes its upward trajectory.

“We’re going get deflationary-type forces in the short term, people are going to ask to print money and to drop interest rates,” he said.

He explained that this will lead to the devaluation of the US dollar, though the effect won’t be immediately visible.

“The currency is going to be devalued at a time where deflation covers up the impact, so I call it a monetary slingshot,” Pompiano said.

Pompliano forecasted that the Federal Reserve will continue to expand the money supply to “deal with inflation,” but as the dollar faces further devaluation, he expects Bitcoin to become “more valuable than ever.”

The US dollar index, which tracks the dollar's strength against a basket of major currencies, is down 2.32% over the past 30 days and is trading at $96.88, according to TradingView. 

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Meanwhile, the US XRP-spot ETF market saw net inflows for a second consecutive week, signaling robust institutional demand for the token.

While XRP’s February losses support a bearish short-term outlook, the medium-term outlook remains bullish.

Below, I will explore the key drivers behind recent price trends, the medium-term (4-8 weeks) outlook, and the technical levels traders should watch.

US CPI Report Boosts Fed Rate Cut Bets On February 13, the highly anticipated US CPI report fueled demand for risk assets. The annual inflation rate eased from 2.7% in December to 2.4% in January. Economists expected headline inflation to come in at 2.5%. Meanwhile, core inflation fell from 2.6% in December to 2.5% in January, aligned with consensus.

While holding above the Fed’s 2% target, cooling inflation lifted expectations of a June Fed rate cut. Typically, lower borrowing costs boost liquidity, fueling speculative and leveraged positioning in XRP.

According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the chances of a June Fed rate cut rose from 62.3% on February 12 to 68.7% on February 13, indicating a shift in market sentiment toward a more dovish Fed policy outlook. XRP rallied from $1.3741 to a session high of $1.4270 in response. Increased expectations of lower interest rates support the bullish medium-term (4-8 weeks) and longer-term (8-12 weeks) outlook for XRP.

SoSoValue – XRP-Spot ETF Weekly Flows – 140226 XRP Price Forecast: Short-, Medium-, and Long-Term Targets Despite snapping a three-day losing streak, XRP has plunged 14% in February. February’s pullback affirms a negative short-term outlook (1-4 weeks), with a target price of $1.0.

However, robust institutional demand for XRP-spot ETFs, optimism over the US Senate passing the Market Structure Bill, and increased XRP utility reinforce the bullish medium- to long-term price projections:

Medium-term (4-8 weeks): $2.5. Longer-term (8-12 weeks): $3.0. Key Downside Risks to the Bullish Medium-Term Outlook Several events could derail the constructive medium-term bias. These include:

A hawkish Bank of Japan, with a higher neutral interest rate (potentially 1.5%-2.5%). Multiple BoJ rate hikes could narrow US-Japan rate differentials in favor of the yen. Narrowing rate differentials may trigger a yen carry trade unwind, leading to a liquidity crunch, as seen in mid-2024. A yen carry trade unwind would reinforce the bearish structure. For context, the BoJ previously indicated a wider neutral rate range of 1% to 2.5%. Falling bets on an H1 2026 Fed rate cut. Delays and/or partisan opposition to the Market Structure Bill. Extended periods of XRP-spot ETF net outflows. These scenarios would weigh on XRP, pushing the token toward $1.0, reaffirming the bearish short-term outlook.

Technical Analysis: Levels to Watch XRP rallied 3.62% on February 13, reversing the previous day’s 0.52%, closing at $1.4071. The token tracked the broader crypto market cap, which advanced by 3.52%.

Despite reclaiming $1.4, XRP remained well below its 50-day and 200-day EMAs, signaling bearish momentum. Notably, the 50-day EMA steepened its downward trajectory, also a bearish indicator. However, several positive fundamentals continue to counter bearish technicals, supporting the bullish medium-term outlook. Nevertheless, short-term technicals remain bearish despite improving fundamentals.

Key technical levels to watch include:

Support levels: $1.0 and then $0.7773. 50-day EMA resistance: $1.7502. 200-day EMA resistance: $2.1561. Resistance levels: $1.50, $2.0, $2.5, and $3.0. On the daily chart, a breakout above $1.50 would bring the 50-day EMA into play. A sustained move through the 50-day EMA would signal a near-term bullish trend reversal. A bullish trend reversal would open the door to testing the 200-day EMA.

A sustained break above the EMAs would reaffirm a bullish trend reversal and the medium- to longer-term price targets.

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Bitcoin continues to struggle below the $70,000 level, with repeated attempts to regain upward momentum meeting persistent selling pressure. The inability to sustain rallies has kept market sentiment cautious, and several analysts are increasingly warning that a deeper correction below $60,000 remains possible if current conditions persist. Volatility has risen in recent weeks, while liquidity conditions appear tighter, contributing to a defensive posture among both retail and institutional participants.

Despite this fragile backdrop, a recent CryptoQuant report offers a more nuanced perspective on the current phase. According to the analysis, Bitcoin has been trending downward for roughly four months following its all-time high reached in October 2025. While price action reflects sustained weakness, the report suggests the market may now be approaching what could be considered an undervalued zone from an on-chain valuation standpoint.

Such phases have historically emerged during later stages of corrective cycles, when market participants gradually reassess positioning and speculative excesses are reduced. Although this does not necessarily signal an immediate rebound, it introduces the possibility that downside risk may begin to moderate if broader liquidity conditions stabilize.

The report further notes that valuation metrics are beginning to approach levels historically associated with accumulation phases. The Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio, a widely followed on-chain indicator, is currently near 1.1. Traditionally, readings below 1 have signaled that Bitcoin is trading below its aggregate cost basis, a condition often interpreted as undervaluation. While the indicator has not yet crossed that threshold, its proximity suggests the market may be entering a zone where downside risk gradually compresses.

Bitcoin MVRV Ratio | Source: CryptoQuant At the same time, analysts emphasize an important structural distinction from previous cycles. Unlike earlier bull markets, Bitcoin did not surge deep into a clearly overheated valuation zone before the recent correction began. This implies the current drawdown may not follow the same capitulation dynamics seen in prior bear market bottoms, complicating direct historical comparisons.

From a strategic standpoint, the analysis suggests that periods of market weakness often provide the most effective window for long-term positioning. For assets with a persistent upward macro trajectory, preparation during downturns tends to improve risk-adjusted outcomes. However, this does not eliminate near-term volatility risks, particularly while macro liquidity conditions remain uncertain and sentiment continues to shift.

Bitcoin price action continues to show persistent weakness, with the chart illustrating a clear sequence of lower highs and lower lows since the late-2025 peak near the $120K–$125K region. The recent breakdown below the $70K level reinforces the bearish structure, particularly as price remains well below the 50-week and 100-week moving averages, both of which are now sloping downward. This alignment typically reflects sustained distribution rather than a temporary correction.

BTC testing critical price level | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView The sharp selloff into the mid-$60K area was accompanied by a noticeable spike in trading volume, suggesting forced liquidations or aggressive spot selling rather than routine profit-taking. While price has attempted minor stabilization around the $65K–$68K range, the lack of strong rebound momentum indicates buyers remain cautious. Historically, such muted recoveries after high-volume declines often signal ongoing market uncertainty rather than immediate reversal.

From a structural standpoint, the next critical technical focus lies near the $60K psychological level, which could act as interim support if selling pressure continues. Conversely, any sustained recovery would first require reclaiming the $70K zone and stabilizing above key moving averages. Until that occurs, the broader trend remains defensive, with volatility likely to persist as the market searches for a clearer equilibrium.

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New Shiba Inu on-chain data indicates a significant change in the way holders are arranging themselves. One of the most notable short-term outflow periods in recent weeks has occurred over the last three days, with approximately 140 billion SHIB tokens experiencing a net exit from exchanges.

Exchange netflows pile upExchange netflow quantifies the variation in tokens coming into and going out of trading platforms. When netflow becomes negative, it indicates that more tokens are being taken out than put in. This usually indicates that holders are shifting their assets from being easily sold to being kept in long-term storage or private wallets. Practically speaking, fewer tokens on exchanges can lessen the pressure to sell right away.

SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewThis phase of transition is reflected in price action. Recently, a short-term consolidation pattern on SHIB experienced a significant breakdown, driving the price down to new local lows. However, following a steep sell-off, the price started to level off and form a tiny stabilization range slightly above the $0. 000006 region. Spikes in volume during the decline imply that weaker hands may have already been flushed out by capitulation selling, while the volume's subsequent cooling suggests that selling pressure is softening.

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SHIB stock thinningIf holders are actually removing SHIB from exchanges for staking or longer-term holding, the amount of circulating stock that can be sold right away decreases. Although it can help create a base where the price starts to consolidate before any recovery attempts are made, this does not ensure an immediate recovery. 

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SHIB has continued trading below all of the major levels required for a recovery, which are still sloping downward, confirming the bearish nature of the overall trend. In these kinds of situations, rallies frequently encounter resistance fast and volatility may continue to be high.

Exchange outflows persist whether the price can rise above recent support to reach a higher low. Long-term outflows coupled with stabilization or a slow recovery would suggest accumulation. However, fresh selling pressure might force SHIB to retest recent lows, if inflows abruptly increase once more.

Although the data points to a possible cooling of sell-side pressure for the time being, patience is still needed to confirm a trend reversal.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) has plunged recently. Here’s what this could mean for the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin NUPL Has Dropped To The 0.18 Level In a new post on X, o-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin NUPL, which is an indicator that compares the amount of unrealized profit and loss held by investors on the BTC blockchain.

The metric works by going through the transaction history of each token on the network to find the price at which they were last involved in a transfer. If this previous selling price is greater than the current spot price for any coin, then that particular token is assumed to be carrying some net unrealized profit. Similarly, the cost basis being lower implies the token is underwater.

The exact amount of profit/loss held by a coin is equal to the difference between the two prices. The NUPL sums up this value for each category and then subtracts it to determine the net situation for the network. Additionally, it also divides the result by the market cap to showcase how the net profit/loss among investors looks relative to the asset’s total valuation.

Now, here is the chart shared by Glassnode that shows the trend in the Bitcoin NUPL over the last few years:

The value of the metric seems to have plunged in recent days | Source: Glassnode on X As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin NUPL shot up above the 0.5 level during the rallies in 2024 and 2025. This suggests that investors were carrying net profits more than half as much as the cryptocurrency’s market cap.

These phases of euphoria were followed by price declines that took the metric into the zone between 0.25 and 0.5. BTC managed to recover from the first two of these drops, but the latest one has been followed by an extended phase of downtrend.

From the chart, it’s visible that this bearish action has taken the cryptocurrency to a value of 0.18. This level indicates that profits are still dominant on the network, but they are much thinner than before.

The level lies inside a region that the analytics firm defines as pertaining to “hope/fear” among the investors. “This regime tends to be reactive: rallies meet sell pressure, and downside can extend as conviction fades,” explained the analytics firm.

The last time that the Bitcoin NUPL saw a substantial drawdown into the region was during the 2022 bear market. Back then, the cryptocurrency ended up traveling right through the zone and into the extreme fear area below the zero level, corresponding to net losses being held by the majority of investors.

It now remains to be seen how long the cryptocurrency will stay in the region for this time around and which one will follow next.

BTC Price Bitcoin dropped toward $65,000 on Thursday, but the asset has kicked back up to $69,000 on Friday.

Looks like the price of the coin has overall moved sideways recently | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com

Tether announced that it will invest in the parent company of Dreamcash, a mobile interface created for trading on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid. The company issued a statement this Friday reporting that the collaboration—which includes Selini Capital—enables the launch of the first Real-World Asset (RWA) markets collateralized with USDT0. This alliance aims to facilitate access for millions of Tether users to directly trade derivatives of indices like the S&P 500, commodities such as gold, and stocks from tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia.

This action by Tether is significant because Hyperliquid typically uses USDC, and the integration of USDT0 eliminates friction for USDT holders. Through Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 standard, Dreamcash was able to create these perpetual futures markets without permissions, allowing 24/7 trading of Wall Street assets in a self-custodial environment. To drive adoption, Tether will support a weekly incentive program of $200,000 in rewards for traders operating in these new markets, dubbed “CASH.”

In the coming days, the sector will be closely watching the liquidity of these 10 new RWA markets, which will be initially provided by Selini Capital to ensure efficient execution. The next critical step will be observing whether other developers utilize the HIP-3 standard to deploy customized collateral, consolidating Hyperliquid as a hybrid financial hub. Investors should keep an eye on the trading volume growth within the Dreamcash mobile app, as this will determine if the integration of traditional assets into DeFi protocols succeeds in capturing the institutional capital expected in 2026.

Source:https://x.com/Dreamcash/status/2022346653903270143

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The Aave Labs-DAO ceasefire in January is being tested. Aave Labs, one of the ecosystem service providers (SPs), announced an “Aave will win” framework to direct 100% product revenue to the DAO. 

According to the proposal, revenue generated from all Aave-branded products, including Aave.com, Aave mobile app, Aave Card, and Aave Horizon (a tokenization platform), amongst others, will be channeled to the DAO. 

Source: Aave Labs

For his part, Aave Labs CEO and founder Stani Kulechov said, 

“The framework formalizes Aave Labs’ role as a long-term contributor to the Aave DAO under a token-centric model, with 100% of product revenue directed to the DAO.”

As DeFi and TradFi merge, Kulechov added that “this framework positions Aave to capture major growth markets and win over the next decade.”

In return, Aave Labs has requested $50 million, including 75,000 AAVE coins, from the DAO to fund development of these products. It argued that the revenue streams it currently relies on to do the work would be directed to the DAO. 

Additionally, the SP proposed the formation of a Foundation to handle and manage Aave brands, arguing that the DAO isn’t a legal entity capable of undertaking such a responsibility. 

DAO slams Aave Labs proposal as ‘extraction’ For the unfamiliar, the DAO is the collective governing entity representing tokenholders and tasked with directing and funding ecosystem developments carried out by SPs. 

The governance spat between the two entities spiraled in late 2025 following accusations that Aave Labs stole DAO revenues for personal use. Additionally, the DAO demanded control over all Aave brands, claiming that Aave Labs had sidestepped it.  

At that time, AAVE token’s price dropped from $200 to nearly $140, wiping significant market value as the crisis deepened. However, relief came after a ceasefire in January, when Aave Labs promised a proposal aligned with token holders. 

Alas, the DAO, led by vocal member Marc Zeller, remains unhappy with Aave Labs’ demands and certain aspects of the proposal. 

In a statement, Zeller said the proposal was a win for the DAO but retorted, 

“Aave Labs is back with a $50M ‘solution’, presented as ‘for the good of the DAO’, after zero prior coordination with delegates or service providers. At this point, the fox controls the henhouse, and the incentive is clearly to maximize extraction.”

He asked for further clarification and an audit on Aave Labs’ income streams to verify the “100% revenue” commitment. 

In other words, the governance issue may still be far from being resolved. For its part, AAVE surged by about 7% after the update. However, if the governance crisis escalates again, it could drop to $79 or lower. 

Source: AAVE/USDT, TradingView 

Final Thoughts Aave Labs has agreed to direct 100% of product revenue from Aave-related brands back to the DAO.  However, the DAO disagreed with Aave Labs’ $50 million demand, signaling that the governance crisis may continue. 

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Bitcoin continues to struggle below the $70,000 level as persistent selling pressure keeps the market in a defensive posture. The inability to reclaim this psychological threshold has weighed on sentiment, with traders increasingly cautious amid elevated volatility and tightening liquidity conditions. While corrective phases are common after strong rallies, the current environment reflects sustained stress rather than a brief pullback, leaving investors closely monitoring key structural support levels.

A recent report from Axel Adler highlights the extent of the ongoing downtrend. According to the analysis, Bitcoin has fallen from roughly $125,000 in October last year to around $66,400 today — a decline of approximately 47% over four months. The report emphasizes two critical on-chain levels now shaping the market outlook: Realized Price, which is trending downward, and the Long-Term Holder (LTH) cost basis, which continues to rise.

If current trajectories persist, these levels are expected to converge within a quarter into a key support corridor estimated between roughly $43,000 and $51,000. This zone could represent the last major structural support before a deeper bearish phase develops. For now, as long as Bitcoin remains above the Realized Price near $55,000, broader market structure remains intact, though continued weakness keeps downside risks elevated.

On-Chain Cost Basis Signals Compression of Bitcoin’s Long-Term Support Zone Adler further explains that the Bitcoin On-chain Cost Basis 7-day Rate of Change chart provides a clearer view of how key structural support levels are evolving. The metric tracks weekly percentage changes in Realized Price, Short-Term Holder (STH) cost basis, and Long-Term Holder (LTH) cost basis, allowing analysts to assess not only absolute levels but also the speed at which they are converging.

Bitcoin On-Chain Cost Basis 7-day Rate of Change | Source: CryptoQuant Currently, LTH cost basis is rising about 0.96% per week, placing it near roughly $43,223 on a quarterly horizon. Meanwhile, Realized Price is declining around 0.55% per week, projecting a level near $51,157 over the same period. As a result, the support corridor between these levels is compressing from roughly $16,700 today to under $8,000, indicating tightening long-term structural support.

This development is not an immediate trading signal but rather a forward-looking framework. Within a quarter, the $43K–$51K zone could become a decisive structural boundary. Sustained price action below that range would significantly increase the probability of a deeper bearish phase.

Short-term pressure remains elevated as STH cost basis continues falling near 1.77% weekly. However, Realized Price remains the first major support, with LTH cost basis representing the deeper long-term defense level.

Bitcoin’s price action on this chart reflects persistent downside pressure following the rejection from higher levels earlier in the cycle. After peaking near the $120,000 area, BTC entered a sustained corrective phase characterized by lower highs and accelerating downside momentum. The latest decline has pushed price decisively below the $70,000 region, a psychological level that previously acted as intermediate support.

BTC testing the critical $66K level | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView From a technical perspective, BTC now trades beneath the shorter-term moving averages, which are turning downward and reinforcing bearish momentum. The longer-term trend line remains above the current price, highlighting that the broader market structure has weakened significantly compared with earlier bullish phases. This configuration typically signals continued caution until price can reclaim key averages and stabilize.

Recent selloffs have been accompanied by noticeable spikes in trading activity, indicating forced liquidations or panic-driven positioning rather than orderly distribution. Such behavior often appears during late-stage corrections, though it does not necessarily mark an immediate bottom.

If Bitcoin fails to recover the $70,000 level soon, attention may shift toward deeper historical support zones. Conversely, sustained consolidation above current levels could help reduce volatility and form the basis for a potential stabilization phase before any renewed directional move.

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TLDR: Ethereum rejected at $2.1K resistance after breaking support, confirming bearish structure remains intact  Open interest declined 80M+ ETH across exchanges in 30 days, with Binance leading at 40M reduction  Technical framework requires sustained reclaim of $2.1K-$2.15K range to shift bias back to bullish   Derivatives market cleanup reduces leverage risk and may establish foundation for price stability Ethereum continues to trade below critical support levels while derivatives markets show widespread deleveraging.

The asset sits at $1,958.53 as of this writing after failing to hold the $2.1k threshold. Meanwhile, open interest across major exchanges has contracted by more than 80 million ETH over the past month.

This dual pressure from spot price weakness and futures market retreat signals a period of market recalibration.

Technical Breakdown Points to Further Downside Risk Ethereum’s price structure has followed a textbook pattern of support failure and failed reclaim attempts. The rising trendline near $2.8k marked the initial breakpoint in this sequence. Once that level gave way, the asset moved swiftly toward $2.1k support.

Market participants initially viewed the $2.1k zone as a potential floor for consolidation. However, that expectation proved premature as the level failed to contain selling pressure.

The subsequent drop carried ETH down to $1.7k before any meaningful bounce materialized.

Analyst Dami-Defi noted on X that the asset “bounced just enough to suck in hope” before retesting the broken $2.1k support.

That retest resulted in a clear rejection, confirming the zone had flipped from support to resistance. This behavior typically indicates continued weakness rather than bullish recovery.

$ETH update: this is basically the cleanest support lost → retest → reject you’ll ever see.

That rising trendline around $2.8k was the decider.

Once it snapped, we dumped straight into $2.1k.

We all wanted that to be the floor… and it wasn’t. $2.1k broke, we dumped to… https://t.co/hgdDAnOeNM pic.twitter.com/jvjt0MjXDk

— Dami-Defi (@DamiDefi) February 13, 2026

The current technical framework suggests limited upside potential while ETH trades below $2.1k. A sustained reclaim of the $2.1k-$2.15k range would be required to shift the bias.

Until such a development occurs, counter-trend rallies represent selling opportunities rather than the start of new uptrends.

Futures Market Contraction Reflects Cautious Positioning Cryptoquant analyst Arab Chain reported that derivatives markets have undergone substantial position reduction across multiple platforms.

Binance recorded the largest decline with approximately 40 million ETH in open interest exiting over 30 days. Gate.io followed with more than 20 million ETH in reduced exposure.

Additional platforms showed similar trends with OKX declining by 6.8 million ETH and Bybit by 8.5 million ETH. These four venues alone account for roughly 75 million ETH in reduced open interest.

Source: Cryptoquant

When smaller exchanges are included, the total contraction exceeds 80 million ETH across the ecosystem.

This pattern indicates traders are closing positions rather than establishing new leveraged bets. The move reflects either profit-taking after extended positioning or risk reduction in response to volatile conditions.

High-leverage participants appear particularly active in unwinding exposure during this phase.

The derivatives market reset may ultimately create healthier conditions for future price discovery. Reduced leverage decreases the risk of cascading liquidations that amplify volatility.

This cleanup process often precedes periods of greater stability and can establish a firmer foundation for subsequent moves.

TLDR: Tokenized gold market cap surpasses $6B, adding $2B year-to-date growth. Over 1.2 million ounces of physical gold are now back on-chain tokens. XAUT and PAXG control nearly 96.7% of the total sector market share. Rising gold prices near $5,000 are driving demand for tokenized assets. The tokenized gold market has crossed $6 billion in total market value this year. The sector added nearly $2 billion year-to-date as gold prices approached $5,000 per ounce.

More than 1.2 million ounces of physical gold are now back on-chain tokens.

Market Expansion Tracks Rising Gold Prices Posts shared by Coin Bureau on X reported that tokenized gold recently crossed the $6 billion mark. The update noted that the sector added roughly $2 billion in 2026 alone. Growth has accelerated as bullion prices climbed toward $5,000 per ounce.

Investors have increasingly turned to tokenized real-world assets for exposure to commodities. Gold-backed tokens allow users to hold allocated bullion through blockchain networks. As prices advanced, demand for digital representations of gold also strengthened.

📈 TOKENIZED GOLD MARKET CAP SURGES PAST $6BILLION

Tokenized gold has surpassed $6B in total market value, adding $2Billion YTD and locking over 1.2 million ounces of physical gold.

Tether Gold ($XAUT) and Paxos Gold ($PAXG) control roughly 96.7% of the market. pic.twitter.com/XZ6qqwzI3x

— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) February 13, 2026

Data shared in the posts showed that more than 1.2 million ounces of physical gold are locked to back these tokens.

Each token reflects ownership of a portion of stored gold reserves. Holders can therefore gain gold exposure without managing physical storage.

Tokenized gold trades continuously across supported platforms. This structure enables transfers at any time, unlike traditional bullion markets with fixed trading hours. As a result, market access has expanded to a broader base of participants.

XAUT and PAXG Maintain Strong Market Control The market remains highly concentrated between two issuers. Tether Gold (XAUT) and Paxos Gold (PAXG) account for approximately 96.7% of the total market share. Other tokenized gold products represent only a small fraction of the supply.

XAUT is backed by gold stored in Swiss vaults. PAXG, in comparison, is supported by allocated gold audited monthly in London. Both tokens are designed to track the price of physical bullion closely.

Supporters cite around-the-clock trading and compatibility with decentralized finance platforms as key features. Tokenized gold can integrate with wallets and blockchain applications. This structure allows users to transfer or utilize gold-backed assets efficiently.

At the same time, the sector’s heavy reliance on two issuers remains clear. Concentration levels leave limited diversification within the tokenized gold market. Even so, the asset class continues to expand as gold prices remain elevated.

With bullion near historic levels and blockchain adoption growing steadily, tokenized gold maintains strong alignment between physical reserves and digital markets.

Key takeaways:

Institutional demand for Ether is cooling as investors shift toward the safety of short-term US government bonds. 

High interest rates and rising ETH supply make the current staking yield less attractive for long-term holders.

Ether (ETH) price has failed to sustain levels above $2,150 since Feb. 5, leading traders to fear a further correction. Investor sentiment deteriorated following outflows from Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and increased demand for put (sell) options.

US-listed Ether ETFs daily net flows, USD million. Source: Farside InvestorsUS-listed Ether ETFs saw $242 million in net outflows between Wednesday and Thursday, reversing the trend from the prior two days. The institutional demand that followed the 20% Ether price recovery after the $1,744 bottom on Feb. 6 has faded as investors noted inconsistency in US economic growth—evident by the growing demand for short-term US government bonds.

US 2-year Treasury yield. Source: TradingViewYields on the US 2-year Treasury declined to 3.42% on Friday, nearing the lowest levels seen since August 2022. The higher demand for government-backed debt reflects traders’ expectations of further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) throughout 2026. Signs of economic stagnation reduce inflationary risks, paving the way for expansionist measures.

Regardless of macroeconomic trends, Ether has underperformed the broader cryptocurrency market, causing traders to question if Ethereum still has what it takes to compete against networks that offer base layer scalability and faster onchain activity.

Traders fear that ETH price is destined for more downside, but data seems to reflect the recent price weakness rather than the anticipation of a further crash.

ETH/USD (orange) vs. total crypto capitalization (blue). Source: TradingViewEther price declined 38% in 30 days, which negatively pressures the network’s fees and ultimately reduces incentives for staking. Long term holding is a critical component for sustainable price growth, and the current 2.9% staking yield is far from appealing, considering the US Fed target rate stands at 3.5%. Furthermore, the ETH supply is growing at an 0.8% annualized rate.

ETH derivatives metrics reflect traders' fear of further price dropsProfessional traders are not comfortable holding downside price exposure according to ETH derivatives metrics, which further reinforces the bearish sentiment.

ETH 30-day options delta skew (put-call) at Deribit. Source: Laevitas.chThe ETH options delta skew stood at 10% on Friday, meaning put (sell) options traded at a premium. The increased demand for neutral-to-bearish strategies causes the indicator to move above the 6% threshold, which has been the norm for the past two weeks. Traders’ mood reflects a six-month bear market as ETH trades 58% below its all-time high.

From a broader perspective, a mere $242 million in Ether ETF outflows represents less than 2% of the total $12.7 billion in assets under management; hence, traders should not assume that ETH price has entered a death spiral. Investors' morale will eventually recover as the network remains the absolute leader in Total Value Locked (TVL).

Traders’ attention will likely remain centered on corporate earnings results and whether the US government will be able to refinance its debt amid growing global socio-economic tensions. Under this scenario, ETH price will likely remain pressured regardless of onchain and derivatives metrics.

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TLDR:

ADA struggles to stabilize at the critical $0.26 level while the crypto market remains in a state of “Extreme Fear.” Technical analysis shows a persistent bearish structure, with the price trading below all major moving averages. Current low volatility suggests a consolidation phase that could precede a sharp move in either direction. On this Friday session, the Cardano price  support holds at the $0.26 level, marking a bearish structure that continues to dominate the daily chart. Despite stabilization attempts, ADA is trading well below its key moving averages (EMA 20, 50, and 200).

The market has entered a panic phase, with the Fear and Greed Index sitting at 9 points, which severely limits risk appetite for high-beta altcoins. However, the stagnation of the MACD indicator suggests that while the trend is negative, immediate selling pressure is losing its energy.

Current market behavior is being defined as a “slow bleed” rather than an aggressive collapse, allowing the $0.26 support to act as the primary battlefield between buyers and sellers. Consequently, any recovery toward $0.29 is considered a technical bounce within a larger bearish regime.

Projected Scenarios: Base for a Rebound or Free Fall? For Cardano to successfully reverse its trend, it is essential for the daily close to stay above $0.26 and for the price to reclaim the $0.30 zone with significant volume. If this scenario plays out, the next resistance targets would be found at the EMA 50, currently located near $0.34.

Conversely, a decisive break below current support could invalidate any short-term bullish thesis, potentially driving the price toward the lower Bollinger Band at $0.22. The low volatility reflected in the ATR indicator warns that the market is compressed, which often anticipates a sharp directional move.

In summary, Cardano is at a standstill where neither bulls nor bears are taking a proactive stance. As long as the price remains trapped in this range, risk management and monitoring the daily pivot will be the most valuable tools for traders seeking clarity.

TLDR: Zero launches with 165 blockchain connections through LayerZero’s existing messaging infrastructure.  DTCC, ICE, and Citadel partnerships bring $3.7 quadrillion in annual securities clearing to the platform.  Real-time ZK proof system enables transaction finalization in seconds versus traditional batching delays.  Three specialized zones handle general computing, private payments, and trading with 2M TPS capacity each.
LayerZero has announced Zero, a new Layer 1 blockchain designed to address institutional barriers in digital asset adoption.

The network features three specialized zones for general computing, private payments, and trading infrastructure. Zero leverages LayerZero’s existing interoperability protocol to connect with 165 blockchains at launch.

Major financial institutions including DTCC, ICE, and Citadel have announced partnerships with the platform.

Technical Architecture Addresses Scalability Constraints Traditional blockchain networks face performance limitations because every validator processes identical transactions.

According to analysis from Delphi Digital, “blockchains are slow because every node does the same work.” This redundant design ensures security but restricts throughput across the network. Zero implements a different model that separates transaction execution from verification processes.

The platform employs a smaller group of block producers to execute transactions and generate zero-knowledge proofs.

Validators then verify these proofs rather than re-executing every transaction. Delphi Digital notes that validators download “less than 0.5% of actual block data,” which lets the network scale without forcing all participants to operate expensive hardware infrastructure.

LayerZero rebuilt the technology stack across multiple layers to eliminate bottlenecks. The system includes QMDB for storage operations, FAFO for parallel execution, SVID for networking functions, and Jolt Pro for proof generation.

FAFO manages parallel compute scheduling. LayerZero claims their system “achieves over 1 million transactions per second” through this architecture.

Proof generation represents the most challenging technical component. Current zero-knowledge systems batch thousands of transactions to offset computational costs, creating delays in finalization.

LayerZero addresses this through real-time proving technology. The company states its Jolt Pro system “can generate proofs fast enough for transactions to finalize in seconds.”

This approach could eliminate latency issues that currently limit zero-knowledge chains in high-frequency applications.

Institutional Partnerships Signal Market Strategy Zero operates as a standalone L1 that integrates with LayerZero’s messaging protocol. The network maintains EVM compatibility, allowing developers to deploy existing Solidity contracts without modifications.

Each of Zero’s three zones shares a common settlement layer while executing independently. LayerZero claims “each zone can handle 2M TPS with horizontal scaling as more zones are added.”

Tether’s USDt0 stablecoin already runs on this infrastructure. Delphi Digital reports the token has moved “over $70 billion in crosschain transfers since launch.”

This existing adoption demonstrates the network’s operational capacity before the broader Zero platform launches.

The project secured partnerships with established financial institutions on the same announcement day. DTCC clears $3.7 quadrillion in securities annually and operates core settlement infrastructure for U.S. markets.

ICE owns the New York Stock Exchange and manages trading platforms across multiple asset classes. Citadel ranks among the largest market makers globally, handling substantial daily trading volume.

Delphi Digital observes that “institutions want blockchain rails but won’t use what exists.” Fragmentation across multiple chains and transparent transaction records prevent many institutions from adopting existing platforms.

The payments zone incorporates privacy features designed to meet confidentiality requirements for institutional money movement. This positions Zero as infrastructure for regulated entities rather than retail cryptocurrency users.