SEC, Bitcoin

Alabama man pleads guilty in hacking of SEC social media account, boosting bitcoin value
An Alabama man on Monday pleaded guilty to hacking into the Securities and Exchange Committee's social media account and posting a false message in January 2024.
Alabama Man to Plead Guilty in Bitcoin-Focused SEC X Account Hack
The man, Eric Council Jr., used a fake ID to gain access to a device with SEC account credentials. The account was then used to falsely say spot bitcoin ETFs had been approved..
Man pleads guilty to role in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
An Alabama man has admitted to taking part in a January 2024 hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account designed to manipulate the price of bitcoin.
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Hijacking SEC X Account to Pump Bitcoin
Eric Council admitted guilt in helping to hack the SEC’s X account and trying to mislead the market about spot Bitcoin ETF approvals.
GUILTY: Athens man admits he's hacker behind fake SEC tweet about bitcoin
A Limestone County man faces prison time after pleading guilty to federal charges after authorities say he hacked a Twitter account to influence bitcoin valuations.
SEC X Account Hack Over Bitcoin ETF Post Leads to Guilty Plea
An Alabama man pleaded guilty to participating in the hack of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account that involved sending a fake social media post announcing the authorization of the first-ever spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
Alabama man hacked Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account, tanked Bitcoin’s value
Following the unauthorized X takeover, the Athens man made internet searches that included, “What are some signs the FBI is after you?”
Finebaum moving back to Alabama, purchases $5.1 million estate
The Birmingham Business Journal reported Finebaum bought a 12,165-square-foot estate that sits on 2.3 acres in Mountain Brook ...
No. 2 Alabama aims to continue torrid run in clash vs. Texas
Alabama moved up to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 poll ahead of Tuesday's contest against stumbling Texas, which needs a big Southeastern Conference victory in Austin to brighten their resume.
Where does Alabama football's 2025 recruiting class rank in SEC before February National Signing Day?
But as February's NCAA National Signing Day approaches, here's a look back at where Alabama's 2025 recruiting class ranks ...
SEC Bracket Watch 2025: Where Alabama, Auburn hoops sit following a wild Saturday
The road to March Madness got bumpy for Duke, Auburn and other Final Four contenders. Did it impact the No. 1 seeds?
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Mississippi State basketball vs Alabama final score: Josh Hubbard scores 38 but MSU comes up short
The No. 13 Bulldogs (16-5, 4-4 SEC) came up short against No. 4 Alabama 88-84 on Wednesday night at Humphrey Coliseum.
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SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team emerges ahead of massive top five showdown
The SEC is coming off yet another loaded slate of games. Here is how this past week's action affects the SEC power rankings.