Eric Council Jr. is charged with hacking the SEC’s X account to falsely announce spot Bitcoin ETF approval, earning $50,000 he may have to forfeit. Prosecutors say he used a fake ID to access a device with SEC credentials, triggering brief crypto market turmoil.
KikyoThe President of the Central African Republic launched the $CAR meme coin, sparking both excitement and skepticism as its value skyrocketed and then plummeted within hours. Despite concerns over deepfake allegations and the project's legitimacy, blockchain data suggests government involvement, though the coin's value continues to fluctuate.
WeatherlyA crypto trader in Estepona, Spain, was kidnapped, breaking both ankles while escaping from a 30-foot balcony. Lured to an apartment under false pretenses, he was held hostage and coerced into paying a €30,000 ransom in crypto, with threats of torture and death.
CatherineA joint operation between Thai and Chinese police uncovered a $2.5 million crypto scam, leading to the arrest of two Chinese nationals involved in illegal digital currency transactions and human trafficking. The authorities seized luxury items and cryptocurrency wallets, freezing the stolen funds as part of the ongoing investigation.
AnaisPaul Atkins' SEC Chair confirmation is delayed as nine cabinet members await Senate approval first. Though expected to pass, no hearing date has been set, prompting community concerns over the prolonged wait.
KikyoScientists in Hong Kong have created a lollipop-like device that lets users taste flavors in virtual reality using special ions and a hydrogel. This innovation is part of a broader effort to make VR more immersive by adding taste, touch, and other sensory experiences.
WeatherlyBerachain users allege a lead developer is secretly selling BERA tokens, contributing to the token's sharp decline. The project’s opaque staking model and private investors holding over 35% of the supply have heightened fears of centralisation.
CatherineA solo Bitcoin miner successfully mined block 883,181 and earned 3.158 BTC, worth about $310,000, despite the tough competition from large mining operations. Experts believe the miner used CKPOOL or a Bitaxe device, highlighting the rare but possible success of solo mining.
JoyFour.Meme, a new meme coin platform, was hit by a security breach, resulting in a loss of $183,000 and a temporary halt in token trading. Despite the attack, the platform's user base grew rapidly, but the breach raised concerns about the security of meme coin launchpads.
AnaisOn February 18, HTX, MEXC, and 4E exchanges will officially execute the ticker change for the AB project, renaming the NEW token to AB. This change requires no action from users, as the exchanges will automatically update the token name while maintaining the same balance.
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