Earlier this year, an Alabama man named Eric Council Jr. found himself in trouble with the law. The 25-year-old was arrested for allegedly hacking the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) X account. This wasn't just any hack; Council is accused of posting a fake tweet that claimed the SEC had
Bitcoin, the most talked-about cryptocurrency, has been through its ups and downs. On April 26th, it was trying to bounce back from a recent crash that saw it drop from its all-time high. So, could Bitcoin really reach $117, 000? Let's dive in and find out. When Bitcoin experienced a significant lo
In the world of politics, money talks, and right now, it's saying a lot about cryptocurrency. This election season, groups tied to cryptocurrency have been spending big bucks to support candidates. But not everyone is happy, especially some Democrats. They think these groups are playing favorites wi
Imagine this: a 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, gets caught up in a plot to trick the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The plan? Hack into the SEC's X account and post fake news about Bitcoin. In January, this young man, Eric Council Jr. , did just that. He helped some unknown friends hac
Let's talk about how two big names in U.S. politics -- Kamala Harris and Donald Trump -- want to handle AI, cryptocurrency, and data privacy. Both have their unique takes, but let's break it down. First up: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Both sides agree that AI is a big deal, but how they want to d
Former President Donald Trump is seeing a windfall of support from the cryptocurrency world. His campaign has raked in over $7.5 million in digital tokens, as revealed in recent filings with the Federal Election Commission. This includes a range of cryptocurrencies, from popular ones like Bitcoin an
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's crypto platform got off to a rocky start on Tuesday. Only three percent of the digital tokens put up for sale were bought, despite being priced at just 1.5 cents each. Trump, along with his sons and other entrepreneurs, launched World Liberty Financial in Septemb
In the world of politics, money talks. And right now, crypto companies are talking loudly through their political action committees (PACs). One such group, Fairshake, is making waves by spending big bucks to support candidates who are friendly towards cryptocurrency regulation. The goal? To ensure t
Let's talk about stocks that made big moves on Monday. The day started with stock futures going up slightly, kicking off the third quarter of 2024. Spirit AeroSystems (SPR) had a fantastic day, jumping over 8% after Boeing announced they'll buy the company for around $8.3 billion. This is a big deal
Are you a crypto trader? The US government is about to make your life a little different. The Treasury Department and IRS have rolled out new rules that will change how cryptocurrency exchanges operate, especially when it comes to taxes. From now on, if you use a centralized exchange like Coinbase,
