Eric Council Jr, 25, from Athens, Georgia, is charged with hacking the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account to falsely claim Bitcoin was to be included in mainstream investment funds. This manipulation led to a $1,000 surge in Bitcoin’s price. Council, who allegedly used the aliases Ronin, Easymunny and AGiantSchnauzer online, faces up to five years in prison if found guilty. Court documents reveal that his Google searches included “how can I know for sure if I am being investigated by the FBI”.
Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners
Sweeping layoffs and federal office closures in the US are raising concerns about miner safety and health. Notably, 873 staff cuts are expected from the
