SEC, Bitcoin and ETFs

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.
Man Pleads Guilty to Hacking Official SEC X Account and Falsely Claiming Regulator Had Approved Bitcoin ETFs
An Alabama man has pled guilty to hacking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account last year and faces up to five years in prison.
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.
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.
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 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.
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XRP News Today: Lawyers Debate SEC’s Case Delays and Its Impact on Ripple, What’s Next for XRP Price?
This postponement fueled speculation about the SEC's broader strategy, potentially influencing the outcome of Ripple’s case ...
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Canary's Solana ETF Reaches Next Stage in SEC Review
Canary Capital's proposed Solana ETF has become the second such vehicle to reach the starting gate. In a regulatory filing ...
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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 ...
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SEC Acknowledges Four More Solana ETF Applications in a Stretch
The SEC acknowledged new Solana ETF filings, fueling speculation. Analysts consider Litecoin and Dogecoin ETFs to be likelier.
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 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% ...
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Spot Litecoin ETFs: All You Need to Know in 2025
Bloomberg analysts predict Litecoin will be the first cryptocurrency to receive a spot crypto ETF listing in 2025. Here is everything we know.
7 Best Treasury ETFs to Buy Now
Here are seven of the best Treasury ETFs to buy in 2025: ...