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.
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.
Alabama Man to Plead Guilty in Bitcoin-Focused SEC X Account Hack
Eric Council Jr., the Alabama man charged with hacking the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to falsely post the
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 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,
Roblox under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an investigation involving Roblox.
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?” ...
Explained: SEC’s new crypto task force and its role
The SEC has launched a Crypto Task Force to bring clarity to digital asset regulations, tackle crypto securities, stablecoins ...
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Roblox under active investigation by US Securities and Exchange Commission - Bloomberg
Roblox Corp (NYSE:RBLX)., the popular video-game service frequented by millions of young users, is currently under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC confirmed ...