Eric Council Jr. pleaded guilty to hacking the SEC’s X account to post a fake Bitcoin ETF approval, briefly spiking Bitcoin prices. He faces up to five years in prison. Eric Council Jr., a 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and access device fraud in connection with the January 2024 hacking…

Kenya DCI regains control of hacked social media accounts used to promote a fake cryptocurrency and launches an investigation into the cyber-attack Hackers Exploited Accounts to Promote Fake Cryptocurrency Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced on February 9, 2025, that it had regained control of its X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts after hackers…

Grayscale Cardano ETF moves forward as NYSE Arca files a proposal with the SEC. If approved, it would offer investors regulated exposure to ADA. Grayscale Cardano ETF Proposal Advances with NYSE Arca Filing NYSE Arca has submitted a 19b-4 form to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to list and trade shares…

Thai-Chinese authorities arrested two Chinese nationals in Bangkok, seizing $2.5 million in USDT. The suspects are linked to a call center scam, human trafficking, and fraud. Investigations continue. Thai-Chinese Scam Leaders Linked to Human Trafficking and Fraud A joint operation between Thai and Chinese law enforcement led to the arrest of two Chinese nationals in…

Florida’s Senate Bill 550 proposes allowing the state to invest in Bitcoin to hedge against inflation, marking a significant step toward cryptocurrency adoption in public finance. Legislation Seeks to Hedge Against Inflation Florida is considering a major shift in its financial strategy with a new bill that would allow the state to invest public funds…

Bitcoin's mining difficulty has surged by 5.61% to a record 114.17 trillion at block height 883,008, increasing challenges for miners. Despite a drop in hashrate, block intervals remain under 10 minutes. Learn how this impacts Bitcoin’s network and mining profitability. Mining Difficulty Surges by 5.61% at Block Height 883,008 Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 5.61%…

Korea Exchange chairman urges South Korea to approve cryptocurrency ETFs, warning that delays could hurt financial innovation. Learn why crypto ETFs matter. Korea Exchange Chairman Calls for Immediate Cryptocurrency ETF Listings Jung Eun-bo, chairman of the Korea Exchange, has called for the approval of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in South Korea, warning that delays could…

Brazil’s B3 stock exchange, will launch Ethereum and Solana futures in 2025, expanding its cryptocurrency derivatives offerings. B3 Expands Cryptocurrency Offerings Amid Growing Investor Demand B3, Brazil’s largest stock exchange, has announced plans to introduce futures contracts for Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), along with Bitcoin (BTC) options, by the end of this year. The…

Roger Ver faces imminent extradition to the U.S. on tax evasion charges, which he claims are politically motivated. In an interview with Mario Nawfal, he alleges government overreach and violations of attorney-client privilege. Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver Speaks Out Amid Legal Battle Roger Ver, a prominent early Bitcoin investor and advocate for financial freedom, is…

The Nigerian SEC is exploring blockchain technology to enhance capital market regulation and efficiency. Partnering with the Algorand Foundation, the SEC aims to improve transparency and streamline operations. Regulator Partners with Algorand Foundation to Explore Blockchain Solutions The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring the adoption of blockchain technology to improve capital market…