Bitcoin, Alabama

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 hacked Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account, tanked Bitcoin’s value
An Alabama man pleaded guilty Monday to the 2024 hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account which temporarily caused the Bitcoin value to sharply drop. Eric Council Jr., a 25-year-old Athens man,
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.
Hacker pleads guilty to SIM swap attack on US SEC X account
Today, an Alabama man pleaded guilty to hijacking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) account on X in a January 2024 SIM swapping attack.
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,
SEC and Binance agree to a 60-day stay: ‘SEC’s case has always been without merit..’
The SEC and Binance have jointly requested a 60-day stay in their ongoing legal battle to allow for regulatory developments.
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.
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SEC Approves Bitwise Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF
Bitwise's product, launched with the New York Stock Exchange, gives investors exposure to both spot bitcoin (BTC) and ...
Michael Saylor's Strategy scoops up more Bitcoin after brief pause
MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, purchased 7,633 Bitcoin last week, after a brief respite in which the firm paused ...
Trump Media files to trademark investment products targeting bitcoin, US industries
Trump Media and Technology Group said on Thursday it has applied to trademark six investment products that track manufacturing and energy sectors.
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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 ...