Bitcoin Surges

SEC Approves Options for Bitcoin ETFs on NYSE, Signaling Liquidity Surge Ahead

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved options trading for spot Bitcoin ETFs on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), signaling a potential influx of liquidity and renewed investor interest in the cryptocurrency market. Short Summary: The SEC has approved options for multiple Bitcoin ETFs,…

Bitcoin Surges

FBI Catches Alabama Man Linked to SEC X Account Hack that Triggered Bitcoin Price Surge

The FBI has apprehended Eric Council Jr., a 25-year-old man from Athens, Alabama, in connection with a hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account that falsely announced bitcoin ETF approval, leading to a significant surge in bitcoin prices. Short Summary: Eric Council Jr. was arrested by the FBI for a hack…

Bitcoin Surges

FBI Detains Alabama Hacker for SEC X Account Breach That Triggered Bitcoin Price Surge

In a troubling cyber incident, an Alabama individual was arrested for allegedly hacking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account, which resulted in a fraudulent announcement that caused a significant rise in Bitcoin’s value. Short Summary: Eric Council Jr., 25, was arrested for hijacking the SEC’s X account to post false information regarding Bitcoin…