Bitcoin, Sec

Alabama man hacked Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account, tanked Bitcoin’s value
Following the unauthorized X takeover, the Athens man made internet searches that included, “What are some signs the FBI is after you?”
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.
Man pleads guilty to role in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
An Alabama man has admitted 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.
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 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..
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.
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.
SEC seeks comment on in-kind redemptions for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking comments on a proposal to let Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ...
Man Who Hijacked SEC’s X Account to Pump Bitcoin Faces Up to Five Years in Prison
The Alabama man took over the SEC's X account to falsely post that the agency had approved Bitcoin ETFs, sending the ...
Goldman Sachs increases Bitcoin exposure by nearly 90%, filing shows
Goldman Sachs increased its Bitcoin exposure in Q4 2024, boosting its holdings in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by 88%, according to its latest SEC filing.
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Alabama Man Bites Off More Than He Can Chew In Bitcoin Scam, Faces Jail Time
An Alabama man has pleaded guilty to his role in a cryptocurrency scam that involved hacking the U.S. Securities and Exchange ...
Goldman Sachs boosts Ethereum ETF holdings by 2,000%, Bitcoin ETFs to $1.5B
Goldman Sachs kept buying spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in the fourth quarter of 2024 — increasing positions by 114% and 2,000% ...
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 ...