The University of Mississippi Medical Center has closed all of its clinics in the state in response to a ransomware attack that impacted its phone and electronic systems, disrupting patient care. The attack was launched on Thursday, compromising the medical center’s systems, including its electronic health records platform Epic and its IT network. It’s unclear how long the effects of the attack would last or whether patient information had been compromised. UMMC vice chancellor for health affairs LouAnn Woodward said in a Friday statement that the university was working with law enforcement, including the FBI, to resolve the system outage. Out of an abundance of caution, she said, UMMC had taken all systems offline until they could test and confirm that they were safe to use. “To use a medical phrase we have stopped the bleeding,” Woodward said. “And while we know much more now than we did 24 hours ago, the extent and the scope of the intrusion is still not fully understood.” UMMC hospitals and emergency departments are still operational. Hospital officials halted care at the center’s total 35 clinics in the state. Appointments, including chemotherapy and elective procedures, were canceled as of Friday. Patients can reschedule appointments, Woodward said, adding that the medical center was working to prioritize the continuation of ongoing, time-sensitive care. For ongoing patient care, staff were employing paper documentation rather than electronic. “I can’t tell you when but I can promise as soon as we possibly can we will be back up and running full steam ahead,” Woodward said. “The bad guys won’t keep us down.” Woodward said at a Thursday press conference that the attackers had communicated with hospital officials and that it was working with law enforcement and cybersecurity specialists on next steps. Robert Eikhoff, the FBI special agent in charge of the Jackson, Miss., field office said the agency’s priority is helping the medical center get its systems back up and running to restore care to patients. “We are in the process of surging resources, both locally and nationally, into this incident to make sure that we are standing alongside with UMMC and their vendors as we look to understand the extent of this attack,” he said.
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/21/nx-s1-5721746/mississippi-health-system-ransomware-attack
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Major Date for XRP Holders Revealed, Michael Saylor Reacts to Bitcoin (BTC) Price Crash, Cardano (ADA) Confirms Death Cross — Crypto News Digest
**Canary Funds XRP ETF Set for Potential Launch on November 13**
The first pure spot XRP ETF could be just around the corner, as Canary Capital has filed an updated S-1 registration statement with the SEC for its proposed XRP ETF.
In the latest update, the issuer removed a “delaying amendment,” which means the filing will automatically become effective after 20 days. This countdown ends on November 13, potentially allowing the product to go live after months of anticipation.
**Background**
The XRP ETF was recently listed by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). If Nasdaq approves the Form 8-A filing—which makes the product’s shares tradable—the ETF will officially launch. However, the launch date could still change if the SEC issues additional comments.
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**Michael Saylor Reacts to Bitcoin Price Crash with Symbolic Post**
Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy, addressed the recent Bitcoin (BTC) price crash through a symbolic social media post that has sparked reactions within the crypto community.
The post features a dramatic photo of Saylor seated at a chessboard with carved pieces, accompanied by an hourglass ticking beside him. This imagery suggests a calculated, long-term strategy, with the hourglass highlighting time-sensitive moves related to Bitcoin’s price.
Saylor’s message alludes to an ongoing “battle” to sustain Bitcoin’s bull market amid the price drawdown. It also reflects the broader struggle between Bitcoin and traditional financial systems, including fiat currencies and market makers.
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**Cardano Records Death Cross as Whales Offload 100 Million ADA**
Cardano has entered a death cross amid a worsening sell-off during a volatile Thursday session that saw nearly $1.13 billion in leveraged futures liquidations.
The cryptocurrency has extended its decline for the fourth consecutive day since reaching a weekly high of $0.693. On the hourly chart, the 50-period moving average (MA) has fallen below the 200-period MA, completing a “death cross” that signals increased short-term selling pressure.
Crypto analyst Ali reported that large Cardano holders, or whales, took profits over the past three days, selling approximately 100 million ADA within 72 hours.
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*Stay tuned for more updates on these developing stories in the crypto market.*
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