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.
Hacker Pleads Guilty To SEC's Fake Bitcoin ETF Post On X That Triggered Financial Wipeout Worth Millions
An Alabama resident on Monday confessed to hacking the SEC’s X account and posting a fake Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund approval message, causing millions of dollars in market losses.
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.
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to SEC X Account Hack Over Fake Bitcoin ETF News
Alabama hacker pleads guilty to SEC X account breach, fueling Bitcoin ETF misinformation. The case exposes social media’s vulnerability to market manipulation, urging stricter cybersecurity measures.
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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Analysts Give XRP, Dogecoin, Litecoin ETFs ‘High Odds’ of Approval
Odds of a litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) going live in the coming months jumped to over 90% with dogecoin (DOGE) ...
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NYSE Arca files 19b-4 for Grayscale Cardano ETF as Bitcoin Pepe’s presale goes live
NYSE Arca filed a 19b-4 form with the SEC to list a Grayscale Cardano Trust, marking a significant step toward the first US ...
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Ethereum-related funds outpaced Bitcoin for the first time this year after investors last week saw a buying opportunity for ...
Donald Trump’s DJT wants to get into the bitcoin ETF business
Donald Trump’s namesake Trump Media wants to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, marking another way the US president ...
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8 Best Bitcoin ETFs of 2025 | Fees & Promotions
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has the lowest fees compared to other best Bitcoin ETFs in 2025. After years of speculation and anticipation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC ...
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North Carolina Considers Bill to Invest Public Funds in Bitcoin ETFs
North Carolina joins the trend of states considering investments into digital assets, only this bill is focused on Bitcoin ...
Grayscale unveils new bitcoin mining ETF
Grayscale is unveiling a new investment product providing customers exposure to the Bitcoin mining industry. Known as the ...
ETFs as tools for innovation
At ETFs in Depth, Bloomberg’s flagship event devoted to this rising asset class, panelists explained how ETFs are unleashing ...