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SEC Statement on the Hack of Its X Account and the Resulting Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval Announcement
13.1.2024
US Lawmakers Slam SEC Over Fake Bitcoin ETF Tweet — Say ‘This Failure Is Unacceptable’
12.1.2024
U.S. lawmakers are demanding answers from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler regarding the regulator’s X account breach that led to a fake tweet on the social media platform announcing the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a decision...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Above $46,000 Amid ETF Green Light & Kiyosaki’s $150K Forecast
11.1.2024
Bitcoin price has surged above $46,000 as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Wednesday. The approval came after a US congressional panel requested an SEC briefing on a fake tweet that claimed the regulator had authorized...
Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval Tweet Gives Sneak Peek, ETH Price May Spike Before Ethereum ETF Approval
10.1.2024
Yesterday’s fake SEC tweet highlighted the potential impact of future Bitcoin ETF approvals on Ethereum’s price trajectory. Image by akif, Adobe Stock. On Tuesday evening, the official X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was hacked and posted an unauthorized...
Everyone Wants the SEC’s Fake News to Be Real
10.1.2024
The agency said for months it couldn’t approve bitcoin ETFs because of market manipulation. Then, in a delicious irony, it was itself manipulated, showing how even non-news can move markets
Did the Fake Bitcoin ETF Announcement Prove an SEC Approval Is a 'Sell-the-News' Event?
10.1.2024
The SEC's social media account was hacked to say the much-anticipated financial product was approved, perhaps answering the question of what will happen when it actually happens
Altcoins Weekly Losses Grow as Market Liquidations Continue
10.1.2024
Pixabay Cryptocurrencies face market corrections days into 2024 based on several factors ranging from trader gripping reports, a fake spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF social media post, and other factors. On-chain data shows declining asset prices in the second week of the year, especially around altcoins...
Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval Tweet Causes $90M in Liquidations
10.1.2024
Those tweets caused bitcoin prices to immediately spike to $47,680 from the $46,800 level. It then fell as low as $45,400 as the tweets were found to be fake
X Confirms US SEC’s Official Account Was Hacked, No Insider Error Detected
10.1.2024
SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Source: screenshot of a YouTube video / Yahoo Finance The official X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was compromised when it posted the fake spot Bitcoin ETF approval announcement, X has confirmed. SEC’s Account did not Have a 2FA Set Up Upon...
Hacker Seized SEC Phone Number to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval, X Says
10.1.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did not employ basic security measures on its X (formerly Twitter) account when it was "compromised" to spread false bitcoin ETF news, according to the social media company
Bitcoin Jumps, Then Dumps to $45K as Fake News About Spot Bitcoin Approval Liquidates $50M
10.1.2024
The immediate price reaction showed that bitcoin's price might be capped if a real approval arrives, one analyst noted
Dogecoin's 9% Swing Amid Fake Rumor of Mascot's Death Riles Up Crypto Enthusiasts
9.1.2024
The volatile episode came at a time when the crypto industry anxiously awaits a spot bitcoin ETF approval, a landmark for the asset class' maturation
Report: Taiwan Police Arrest Crypto Exchange Bosses Accused of Fraud
7.1.2024
The police in Taiwan recently arrested two individuals who are accused of deceiving 100 investors into buying fake virtual currencies. The police also apprehended 14 other participants in the fraud scheme and recovered more than $7 million in both cash and virtual currencies. Worthless Virtual...
CoinDCX Clarifies Fraud Complaints Against Scam Crypto App Sharing its Name
3.1.2024
Source: Shutterstock The Delhi Police have initiated a cheating case against crypto app CoinDCX, following complaints from users about alleged bank fraud. However, India’s largest crypto exchange CoinDCX clarified that the fraud did not occur on their platform but rather on a fake...
Crypto Scammers Swipe $123K in stETH from Nest Wallet Founder in Fake Airdrop
2.1.2024
The Nest Wallet founder has lost his life savings in an elaborate fake crypto airdrop scam. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. In a sobering reminder of the prevalence of cryptocurrency scams, Nest Wallet co-founder Bill Lou revealed on Tuesday he fell victim to an elaborate fake airdrop scheme...
Attorney Says They Are “Receiving 5-6 Emails a Day” From Victims of Pig Butchering Scams
1.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / James Thew Pig butchering scams, a rapidly growing criminal activity involving online romance, fake crypto investments, and human trafficking, have been plaguing US citizens, resulting in significant financial losses. In a recnet interview, Erin West, Deputy District Attorney...
Fake Rabby Wallet Discovered on Apple App Store
26.12.2023
Source: Pixabay A fraudulent version of open source crypto wallet Rabby Wallet has appeared on the Apple App Store. According to an X post from the official Rabby Wallet account, it’s not the first time scammers have tried to impersonate its wallet. “A FAKE mobile app has surfaced again. We want...
Fake Crypto Websites on Google Ads Drain $3 Million in Christmas Phishing Scam
26.12.2023
Scammers drained $3 million in crypto from victims this Christmas using fake websites promoted on Google ads. Image by Fareed Mindalano, DALL-E 3. A new report reveals that scammers stole over $3 million in cryptocurrency from victims this holiday season using fake crypto websites promoted through...
Spanish Man Wanted by FBI for North Korean Crypto Scheme Arrested
4.12.2023
A Spanish fugitive wanted by the FBI for his role in providing blockchain services to North Korea has been arrested, according to a statement from the National Police of Spain. Spanish police alleged Alejandro Cao de Benós, founder of the Korean Friendship Association, has been hiding out...
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Recommends Buying Bitcoin ETFs
30.11.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has recommended buying bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Warning that the global economy is slowing to a possible depression and the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve will print trillions in “fake dollars,” he urged investors: “Don’t...