Litecoin faces security challenges while gaining institutional adoption – here's the latest: • Major phishing theft of 2M LTC on 21 February 2026 undermines investor trust • Coinbase expanded crypto loans to LTC on 19 February 2026, boosting utility • First U.S. Spot LTC ETF approved, with T. Rowe Price filing including LTC • LitVM mainnet launch expected in 2026, enabling smart contracts on Litecoin • Price trades near $56 with potential $62 target if $57.80 level is reclaimed

