Bitcoin, SEC

Man Behind Fake SEC Bitcoin ETF Post Pleads Guilty
Eric Council Jr., a 25-year-old from Alabama, was arrested in October for his role in the hack of the SEC’s X account.
Man pleads guilty in hack of SEC's X account that claimed approval of bitcoin ETFs
The price of bitcoin rose more than $1,000 after the January 2024 hack of the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
SEC X Account Hack Over Bitcoin ETF Post Leads to Guilty Plea
An Alabama man pleaded guilty to participating in the hack of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account that involved sending a fake social media post announcing the authorization of the first-ever spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
Alabama Man to Plead Guilty in Bitcoin-Focused SEC X Account Hack
The man, Eric Council Jr., used a fake ID to gain access to a device with SEC account credentials. The account was then used to falsely say spot bitcoin ETFs had been approved..
Athens Man Pleads Guilty to Hacking SEC X Account, Admits Role in Bitcoin Value Manipulation
Eric Council pleaded guilty to a hacking conspiracy that used a SIM swap to access the SEC's X account, affecting Bitcoin prices.
Athens man pleads guilty to hacking into SEC's X account, spiking value of bitcoin
An Athens man pleaded guilty Monday to taking over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s social media account on X, formerly Twitter, in January 2024, allowing hackers to post a
Alabama man pleads guilty in hacking of SEC social media account, boosting bitcoin value
An Alabama man on Monday pleaded guilty to hacking into the Securities and Exchange Committee's social media account and posting a false message in January 2024.
Man pleads guilty to role in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
An Alabama man admitted Monday to taking part in a January 2024 hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account designed to manipulate the price of bitcoin. Eric Council Jr., 25,
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Michael Saylor's Strategy Hits Bitcoin Buy Button After a Breather
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has spent another $742 million on Bitcoin after stopping buying the cryptocurrency at the ...
Prediction: XRP (Ripple) Will Soar in 2025 When Its Bitcoin Moment Arrives
In January 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the creation of spot Bitcoin ETFs. Those funds reduce ...
Is the iShares Bitcoin Trust a Millionaire Maker?
Most investors have certainly heard about Bitcoin by now. This impressive track record easily grabs the attention of the investment community. Luckily, there's a popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) ...
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Will Solana ETFs Join Bitcoin and Ethereum? Experts Say SEC Just Entered 'New Territory'
The SEC acknowledged an application for a spot Solana ETF on Thursday, signaling that the agency’s framework for crypto ...
Japan may approve Bitcoin ETFs and cut crypto taxes
Japan’s FSA considers approving Bitcoin ETFs and cutting crypto taxes from 55% to 20%, aiming to boost investor protection ...
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Grayscale Seeks Regulatory Approval for First US Cardano Exchange-Traded Fund
Grayscale and NYSE Arca have filed for the first US Cardano ETF, which would hold ADA tokens in cold storage through Coinbase ...