Bitcoin, SEC

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 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.
Hacker behind SEC's fraudulent bitcoin ETF post pleads guilty
Eric Council, Jr. will spend two years in prison for an identity theft scheme that led to a false post by the SEC on X that bitcoin ETFs had been approved.
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.
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,
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
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) ...
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Wall Street Giants Race to Launch First Solana ETF
The SEC is reviewing multiple Solana ETF applications from major financial institutions, including new entrant Franklin ...
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Goldman Sachs boosts Bitcoin ETF holdings by up to 105% in Q4, SEC filings reveal
Goldman Sachs boosts Bitcoin ETF investment with a 105% rise in holdings and strategic options, signaling institutional ...
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SEC Opens Public Comment on Four Solana ETFs in Next Step Toward Possible Approval
Fund issuers are rushing to capitalize on a newfound openness to crypto, though some have voiced reservations around meme ...
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.
SEC acknowledges Solana ETF filings, signaling progress
Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas rated the likelihood of Solana ETFs receiving SEC approval at 70% on Monday. In related developments, Franklin Templeton has taken steps to ...
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Goldman Sachs Boosts Ethereum ETF Holdings By 2,000%, Increases Bitcoin ETF Exposure To $1.5 Billion
Goldman Sachs has increased its holdings in spot Ethereum ETFs by 2,000%, while upping its exposure to Bitcoin ETFs to $1.5 ...
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Litecoin (LTC) Leading The Pack for Next Crypto ETF: 90% Chance of Approval
Bloomberg analysts predict a 90% chance of SEC approval for a Litecoin ETF in 2025, leading other cryptocurrency ETF ...
Goldman boosts its Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF holdings - filling
Goldman Sachs also raised its Bitcoin ETF portfolio by 114%, reaching a total value of $1.52 billion.