Breaking News! 🚨

A 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, was arrested by the FBI for hacking the SEC's official X account in January. Eric Council Jr. faces charges of conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud.

🔹 In January 2024, the group hacked the SEC account and posted a fake message claiming that the first Bitcoin ETF in the US had been approved.

🔹 The price of BTC rose by more than $1,000 following the tweet, causing a stir in the markets.

🔹 15 minutes later, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler denied the news.

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