According to CoinDesk, Eric Council Jr., an Alabama resident, is set to plead guilty to charges related to hacking the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The charges include Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Identity Theft and Access Device Fraud. Council has agreed to forfeit $50,000 in proceeds from these offenses, as indicated by a "Consent Order of Forfeiture" filed in D.C. federal court. The prosecution alleges that Council used a fake ID to deceive a phone store employee, enabling him and his co-conspirators to access a device linked to the SEC’s X account. This breach led to a false post claiming the SEC had approved bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which was shared on the agency’s account a day before the actual approval. The anticipation surrounding the approval of these funds was significant, as they were expected to attract substantial investments from institutional investors. The false post temporarily caused a surge in bitcoin prices. Judge Amy Berman Jackson has scheduled Council's sentencing for May 16. The case highlights the security vulnerabilities that can arise in the digital age, especially concerning high-profile financial institutions. The FBI apprehended Council in October following the incident, which underscores the importance of cybersecurity measures in preventing unauthorized access to sensitive accounts. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential market impact of misinformation, particularly in the volatile cryptocurrency sector.

A massive trove of Bitcoin that has been dormant for up to a decade has suddenly woken up and moved out of its wallet. Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant reports that 14,000 coins – worth about $1.35 billion at time of writing – were transferred early on Monday to new wallets. According to CryptoQuant, the BTC […] The post $1,359,551,620 in Bitcoin (BTC) Suddenly Moves After 7-10 Years of... source: https://dailyhodl.com/2025/02/10/1359551620-in-bitcoin-btc-suddenly-moves-after-7-10-years-of-dormancy-cryptoquant/

The early months of 2025 have been marked by heightened volatility, fueled by geopolitical and economic uncertainty.  China’s DeepSeek artificial … Continue reading The post DeepSeek AI names the two cryptocurrencies that will win in 2025 appeared first on Finbold. source: https://finbold.com/deepseek-ai-names-the-two-cryptocurrencies-that-will-win-in-2025/

James Howell wants to buy the landfill from the council to continue looking for the hard drive, with the value of bitcoin stored in it now worth $784 million. The post British Man Wants to Buy Garbage Site Where Hard Drive with 8,000 Bitcoin Was ‘Dumped’ appeared first on NFTgators . source: https://www.nftgators.com/british-man-wants-to-buy-garbage-site-where-hard-drive-with-8000-bitcoin-was-dumped/

Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham announced on Feb. 4 that the commission would essentially end its practice of regulation by enforcement. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-crypto-fraud-enforcement-priorities?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Pepe (PEPE) investors are in a state of panic as the pullback from early December highs above $0.000028 deepens, and the threat of a total market capitulation rises. The post Pepe Investors Panic as Prices Drop – Is a Total Collapse Near? appeared first on Cryptonews. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/pepe-investors-panic-as-prices-drop-is-a-total-collapse-near/

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is doubling down on his commitment to the meme coin Stool Prisondente (CRYPTO: JAILSTOOL), even as t source: https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43605114/dave-portnoy-holds-millions-in-bitcoin-and-xrp-but-heres-why-he-concluded-his-heart-is-too?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site

Eric Council admitted guilt in helping to hack the SEC’s X account and trying to mislead the market about spot Bitcoin ETF approvals. source: https://decrypt.co/305298/alabama-man-pleads-guilty-hijacking-sec-bitcoin

The Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index plummeted to 35 on Monday, signaling heightened investor apprehension. source: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/bitcoin-struggles-to-surpass-100000-as-trump-prepares-to-announce-new-tariffs

Tesla’s latest SEC filing confirms it still holds 11,509 BTC, valued at $1.1 billion, but has not increased its Bitcoin holdings. source: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/tesla-did-not-increase-its-bitcoin-holdings

特朗普政府的任命和政策信号表明，他们愿意接受去中心化货币作为经济和地缘政治韧性的战略工具。

‍瑞典金融科技巨头Klarna即将把Crypto资产整合到其服务中，这表明这家全球先买后付（BNPL）领导者的战略转型。

AGI是一个定义模糊的概念，但通常指的是能够在多个领域以人类水平解决复杂问题的系统。

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今日晚间推荐阅读：1.比特币见底了吗？；2.总统发币成版本答案 历史的回旋镖含金量还在上升；3.政策博弈加剧、加密市场遇冷 牛市已终结？；

这一轮行业讨论最激烈的一个问题就是，为什么上一轮牛市明明为应用的多样性打开了想象力，而这一轮牛市又重新回到了炒作上？但如果这个问题本身就是有问题的呢？

AGI将成为有史以来影响人类意志的最大杠杆，使个人的影响力比以往任何时候都更大。

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI start-up, is facing a surge in fake social media accounts and websites exploiting its popularity. Scammers are tricking users with fake crypto tokens, IPO shares, and phishing attempts, while the company warns the public to stay vigilant.

回归的 CZ，焦虑的币安，扶不起的 BNB Chain？

在经历了史上最惨痛的春节之后，加密市场，似乎有点冷。