SEC Account Hack Leads to False Bitcoin ETF Approval, Market Volatility

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently experienced a security breach on its X account, leading to a false announcement regarding the approval of a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The post was quickly removed and the SEC clarified that the account had been compromised and the announcement was unauthorized.X’s Safety handle conducted a […]

SEC Twitter Hack Sparks Confusion, Delays Bitcoin ETF Decision

The much-anticipated approval of the Bitcoin ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been deferred, contrary to earlier expectations. This decision follows a potential insider hack of the SEC’s account, which has added to the market’s uncertainty.Before the SEC’s deadline for ETF approval, the SEC’s official Twitter account was hacked, erroneously announcing the […]

SEC Account Hacked, False Bitcoin ETF Approval Causes Market Fluctuation

The X-account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was hacked, leading to a false announcement about the approval of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) that caused significant fluctuations in the cryptocurrency’s value. The SEC is currently investigating the fraudulent post on its X-account, which was previously known as Twitter.On Tuesday, an unidentified party briefly […]

Swiss Federal Council to Evaluate ‘Too Big to Fail’ Bank Regulations

In a last-minute decision, the Swiss government and authorities opted to sell the crisis-stricken Credit Suisse (CS) rather than rehabilitate it. UBS President, Colm Kelleher, announced the sale of CS to its larger Swiss competitor on the memorable evening of March 19, 2023, stating that there were no longer any alternatives.However, just hours before, alternatives […]

Bitcoin Market Rocked by False SEC Tweet, Sparks $210M Liquidation

The cryptoverse experienced a rollercoaster ride on Tuesday, with Bitcoin prices soaring and plummeting due to a fabricated news flash from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC’s official account on X, formerly known as Twitter, falsely claimed the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), causing Bitcoin to surge 3% towards a 20-month […]

SEC Social Media Breach Sparks False Bitcoin ETF Approval Claim

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was recently embroiled in a cybersecurity breach and subsequent trust crisis. On January 9, hackers infiltrated the SEC’s social media account, falsely announcing the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).The SEC quickly clarified that it had not endorsed any Bitcoin ETF applications, contradicting the misleading announcement made […]

Senators Demand SEC Report on Recent Cybersecurity Breach

United States Senators J.D. Vance and Thom Tillis have urged the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to submit a report to Congress regarding the Jan. 9 breach of the SEC’s X account. The senators expressed their concerns about the incident in a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, stating that it raised serious […]

SEC Procedural Clause Could Delay Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval

Fox Reporter Eleanor Terrett has brought to light a significant procedural detail of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that could impact the approval of the much-anticipated spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). Terrett revealed on January 9th that while there is no scheduled commission vote on the Bitcoin ETF, each of the five SEC […]

SEC’s Main Account Hacked Due to Lack of Two-Factor Authentication

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently faced a security breach due to the lack of two-factor authentication (2FA) on its main X account. This lapse in security allowed a hacker to gain unauthorized access to the account, causing a significant disturbance in the crypto markets with a false confirmation of a […]

SEC Likely to Proceed with Bitcoin ETF Decision Despite Hack

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to proceed with a decision on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds this week, despite a recent hack of its social media account. The SEC’s X account was compromised on Jan. 9, with an unknown party using the account to falsely announce that spot Bitcoin ETFs were […]