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أصدرت القاضية الفيدرالية إيمي بيرمان جاكسون حكمها اليوم (17 مايو 2025) على إريك كاونسل جونيور، البالغ من العمر 25 عاماً من ألاباما، حيثحكمت عليه بالسجن لمدة 12 شهراً ويوماً واحداً بعد إقراره بالذنب في تهمتي التآمر لارتكاب سرقة هوية مشددة والاحتيال باستخدام أجهزة الوصول. جاء هذا الحكم بعد جلسة الاستماع التي عقدت في 16 مايو بالمحكمة الجزئية الأمريكية لمقاطعة كولومبيا.

خلفية القضية

كان كاونسل قد شارك في يناير 2024 في عملية اختراق حساب منصة "إكس" (X) التابع لهيئة الأوراق المالية والبورصات الأمريكية (SEC)، حيث نشرإعلاناً مزيفاً يفيد بموافقة الهيئة على صناديق الاستثمار المتداولة (ETFs) للبيتكوين. وقد استخدم المجموعة تقنية "تبديل شريحة SIM" للسيطرة علىالحساب، حيث خدع موظفاً في متجر محلي للهواتف المحمولة لمساعدته في اختراق هواتف الضحايا.

## تأثير الحادث على سوق العملات المشفرة

تسبب الإعلان المزيف في:
- ارتفاع مفاجئ لسعر البيتكوين بأكثر من 1000 دولار خلال دقائق
- تصفيات قسرية بلغت أكثر من 220 مليون دولار
- تأثر أكثر من 70 ألف متداول نتيجة للتقلبات الحادة

وبعد أن استعادت SEC السيطرة على حسابها ونفت صحة الإعلان، انخفض سعر البيتكوين بأكثر من 2000 دولار. ومن المفارقات أن الهيئة وافقت فعلياًعلى صناديق Bitcoin ETFs في اليوم التالي للحادث.

النقاش حول مدة السجن

- طلب الادعاءسعى المدعون العامون إلى الحكم على كاونسل بالسجن لمدة  عامين مشيرين إلى أنه "ربح من خلال مخطط احتيالي متطور" وحقق حوالي50,000 دولار من هجمات SIM swap المماثلة.
-  دفاع كاونسل طلب محاموه حكماً لا يتجاوز  12 شهراً ويوماً واحداً**، قائلين إن هذا "يكفي لمعاقبته وتعزيز احترام القانون وردع السلوك الإجراميالمستقبلي".

## الآثار الأوسع للقضية

تسلط هذه القضية الضوء على عدة قضايا مهمة:
1.  ضعف أمن حسابات التواصل الاجتماعي للمؤسسات الرسمية، خاصة أن حساب SEC لم يكن مفعلاً فيه المصادقة متعددة العوامل وقت الحادث.
2.  تأثير المعلومات المضللة على أسواق العملات المشفرة شديدة التقلب.
3.  جدية السلطات الأمريكية في التعامل مع الجرائم الإلكترونية التي تؤثر على الأسواق المالية، حيث صرح مساعد مدير قسم التحقيقات الجنائية في FBI بأن المتهم "خدع الجمهور بانتحال شخصية الضحية".
#ETF #SEC #BTC

Eric Council Jr. was sentenced to 14 months in prison for US SEC X account hack, fake Bitcoin ETF post, and SIM swap conspiracy.
Eric Council Jr., 26, of Athens, Alabama, was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for his involvement in the cybercrime conspiracy.

The case involved the hacking of the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Eric Council Jr. was sentenced to 14 months in prison.
According to a statement from federal authorities, Eric Council Jr. conspired with others to gain access to the US SEC's X account through a SIM swap.

On January 9, 2024, a false post was published by the account, falsely claiming that the SEC had approved Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

Bitcoin's price surged above $1,000 before falling after the SEC confirmed the post was illegitimate.
Eric Council Jr. pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit felony identity theft in February 2025. U.S.

District Judge Amy Berman Jackson sentenced him to 14 months in prison, ordered him to forfeit $50,000 and serve three years of supervised release.
He is prohibited from accessing the dark web or engaging in any activity related to identity fraud during the period of supervision.

#SEC #HackerAlert #CryptoNewss #Market_Update #MarketSentimentToday

John Dayton reveals the necessary steps Ripple and the SEC must take to get Judge Torres to grant a new ruling in the XRP lawsuit.
Following Judge Torres' ruling, in which he denied Ripple's SEC motion for an indicative judgment, legal experts have offered several opinions on what's next in the long-running legal battle.

Pro-crypto attorney and former Senate candidate John Dayton has also commented on the decision and revealed what both sides should do before Judge Torres modifies his decision in the $XRP case.


What Ripple and the SEC Should Do for New Decision in XRP Lawsuit
In a live broadcast, John Dayton said that if both sides are to seek a new ruling in the XRP case, the SEC will have to admit its mistakes and resign from its previous arguments.

He added that the commission would have to work with Ripple and refer to bills currently in Congress related to digital assets.
In doing so, the agency will state that crypto-assets are more akin to commodities than securities and do not necessarily fall under the SEC's purview.

Judge Torres denied Ripple's SEC motion on the grounds that it was "practically inappropriate." The SEC asked the court to grant Ripple relief from the injunction and reduce the civil penalty to $50 million.
In order for Judge Torres to grant the request, Dayton believes the SEC would have to argue that Ripple's $XRP sale did not harm anyone and that the injunction limits the crypto firm's business because it would like to sell the altcoin to financial institutions.

He also remarked that he should argue that the injunction only harms an American enterprise and other businesses that want to do business with Ripple.
As Judge Torres noted, in granting a motion for summary judgment, the district court "must determine whether the proposed consent decree is fair and reasonable, with the additional requirement that the public interest would not be undermined if the consent decree included an injunction."
Another legal expert shares ideas about what both parties should do.
Legal expert Fred Rispoli echoed similar sentiments as John Dayton, noting that a new verdict in the $XRP lawsuit would not be easy. As for what the two sides should do, he said they should file a 25-page motion, detailing all the other cases they have left.
He also suggested that the SEC file a declaration on behalf of the commissioners and explain the commission's failures to act meaningfully on crypto guidance.

The legal expert opined that the agency will likely take this step, although it could take at least two to three weeks for Ripple and the SEC to gather their arguments and refile the motion. Rispoli added that it will take another week or two for Judge Torres to rule.
XRP price dropped over 4% after Judge Torres' latest ruling in the XRP lawsuit. At the time of writing, the altcoin is trading at around $2.40, down about 2% in the last 24 hours.

#Xrp🔥🔥 #SEC #CryptoNewss #Market_Update #MarketSentimentToday

Clearer rules for brokers, investor protection, and blockchain integration
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new clarifying guidance for brokers, dealers, and transfer agents involved in crypto asset trading. This move stems directly from meetings with the Chainlink project, which helped clarify key questions about using public blockchains and their compliance with regulation.
The guidance comes in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and offers important clarifications about when crypto assets are treated as securities and how they should be handled.

Changes in Custody Requirements and Client Protection
One major question was whether brokers and dealers are required to maintain physical custody for cryptocurrencies that are not classified as securities. The SEC stated that this rule only applies to actual securities. In practice, this means that most crypto assets do not fall under the stricter regulatory safeguards — but it also means they’re not protected under SIPA if a broker goes bankrupt.
However, the SEC recommended that brokers and clients could agree on specific treatment for such assets, allowing them to be handled as financial instruments held on securities accounts — potentially preventing them from becoming part of the broker’s estate in liquidation.

Regulator Signals Shift — Listening to the Industry
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce welcomed the new guidance, calling it a “step in the right direction.” However, she noted it’s not a final solution and that the crypto industry still needs much more regulatory clarity. Key questions remain open, such as how brokers can handle tokenized securities, or how capital requirements should apply to cryptocurrencies.
At the same time, the SEC encouraged the industry to keep asking questions and seeking support — a noticeable shift from its previously cautious stance.

Chainlink: We Helped Shape These Rules
Chainlink, a leading oracle protocol bridging blockchain with external data, acknowledged its key role in shaping this initiative. During a meeting with the SEC, the team answered critical questions about privacy, transparency, and how public blockchains could comply with existing financial rules.
According to Chainlink, this guidance will help remove barriers that have prevented traditional financial institutions from embracing blockchain. Their goal is to support broader adoption of tokenized assets on public blockchains.
The project also stated it recently joined further discussions with the U.S. Treasury Department — this time about the future of decentralized finance (DeFi), continuing its influence as one of the crypto industry’s main voices in shaping the future of finance.

#Chainlink , #defi , #blockchain , #crypto , #SEC

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Federal Judge Sentences Eric Council Jr. for Fake Bitcoin ETF Announcement
According to Cointelegraph, Eric Council Jr. has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for his role in disseminating a fraudulent message regarding the regulatory approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The sentencing followed a hearing on May 16 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, where Council pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud.
Council was part of a group that compromised the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January 2024. The group falsely announced that the SEC would approve spot Bitcoin ETFs, leading to significant misinformation within the financial markets. Prosecutors had initially sought a two-year prison sentence for Council, while his defense team advocated for a sentence of one year and one day. Court documents revealed that Council had profited approximately $50,000 from SIM swap attacks similar to the one used to breach the SEC's account, with these funds likely subject to forfeiture.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about cybersecurity and the potential for misinformation to impact financial markets. The Justice Department's announcement of Council's sentencing underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating such offenses. As the situation develops, further details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the broader implications of the incident and the measures being taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
#BTC #EDF #SEC

Tân Chủ tịch SEC Paul Atkins công bố tầm nhìn mới, hứa hẹn một SEC thân thiện và cởi mở hơn với crypto, trái ngược hoàn toàn với thời Gary Gensler. Liệu đây có phải bước ngoặt cho ngành tài sản số? Hãy cùng phân tích chi tiết.

Paul Atkins: Tầm Nhìn Mới Cho Crypto Tại SEC

Ngày 12/05, tại hội nghị bàn tròn lần 4 của lực lượng đặc nhiệm crypto, Chủ tịch SEC #PaulAtkins – người được Tổng thống Donald Trump bổ nhiệm – đã công bố định hướng mới. Thay vì cách tiếp cận cứng rắn và cưỡng chế của Gary Gensler, Atkins cam kết xây dựng chính sách minh bạch, sử dụng công cụ ban hành quy định, diễn giải luật và miễn trừ để hỗ trợ thị trường. Ông nhấn mạnh: “Đây là kỷ nguyên mới tại SEC. Chúng tôi sẽ thiết lập tiêu chuẩn phù hợp, không dựa trên hành động cưỡng chế đơn lẻ.” Atkins, một người ủng hộ crypto, công nhận tiềm năng của blockchain phi tập trung và mong muốn hợp tác với nhà lập pháp để tạo khung pháp lý thúc đẩy đổi mới.

Dưới thời Gensler, SEC khởi kiện nhiều công ty crypto lớn, nhưng phần lớn cáo buộc bị hủy bỏ khi ông rời nhiệm sở vào tháng 1/2025. Atkins chỉ trích: “SEC từng tỏ ra sẵn sàng đàm phán, nhưng đó chỉ là lời hứa suông, không điều chỉnh biểu mẫu nào cho công nghệ mới như blockchain.”

Cải Tổ Quy Định: Hỗ Trợ Đổi Mới Crypto

Atkins cam kết cải tổ toàn diện:

Lưu ký tài sản: Điều chỉnh quy định để quỹ và cố vấn đầu tư tự lưu ký tài sản số trong một số điều kiện.
Khung pháp lý: Xem xét lại quy định cho công ty môi giới đặc biệt và phân loại tài sản số nào là chứng khoán.
Miễn trừ có điều kiện: Cấp miễn trừ cho các dự án thử nghiệm sản phẩm mới không tương thích với quy định hiện hành.

Những thay đổi này nhằm khuyến khích đổi mới, giúp các công ty crypto hoạt động hợp pháp và minh bạch hơn.


Token Hóa: Cách Mạng Tài Chính Tất Yếu

Atkins nhấn mạnh token hóa chứng khoán là bước tiến tự nhiên, so sánh với sự phát triển của âm thanh số – từ đĩa than đến streaming – mang lại lợi ích cho người dùng và kinh tế. Token hóa tài sản (RWA) đang là cầu nối giữa tài chính truyền thống và blockchain. BlackRock (BUIDL) và Franklin Templeton (BENJI) đã ra mắt quỹ trái phiếu kho bạc Mỹ token hóa, trong khi Robinhood cân nhắc blockchain riêng để giao dịch chứng khoán Mỹ tại châu Âu dưới dạng token. Theo rwa.xyz, giá trị RWA on-chain đạt 22,6 tỷ USD, tăng 7,6% trong 30 ngày, chưa kể stablecoin (231 tỷ USD, với USDT 150,6 tỷ USD).

Tác Động Đến Thị Trường Crypto

Sự kiện này mang lại nhiều tín hiệu tích cực:

Tăng niềm tin: Dòng tiền quỹ crypto đạt 3,4 tỷ USD tuần qua, ETF Bitcoin hút 1,8 tỷ USD, dự báo tích lũy 330 tỷ USD vào Bitcoin đến 2029.
Thúc đẩy RWA: Token hóa tài sản có thể đạt 50 tỷ USD trong 1-2 năm tới, với sự tham gia của các ông lớn.

Triển Vọng Tương Lai

Nếu Atkins thực hiện cam kết trong 1-2 năm tới, #SEC có thể trở thành “người bạn” của ngành crypto, thúc đẩy đổi mới và thu hút dòng vốn tổ chức. Tuy nhiên, sự hoài nghi từ thời Gensler khiến cộng đồng thận trọng – liệu đây có phải lời hứa suông? Việc token hóa tài sản mở rộng cũng đòi hỏi khung pháp lý rõ ràng để tránh rủi ro rửa tiền và gian lận.

Kết Luận: SEC Sẽ Đưa Crypto Vào Kỷ Nguyên Mới?

Paul Atkins mở ra kỷ nguyên mới tại SEC với cách tiếp cận thân thiện, hỗ trợ crypto qua cải tổ quy định và thúc đẩy token hóa tài sản (RWA 22,6 tỷ USD). Với tiềm năng lớn nhưng cũng nhiều thách thức, nhà đầu tư nên theo dõi sát để nắm bắt cơ hội và tránh rủi ro từ sự thay đổi chính sách.

Cảnh báo rủi ro: Đầu tư crypto mang rủi ro cao do biến động giá và bất ổn pháp lý. Hãy cân nhắc kỹ trước khi tham gia.
#anhbacong

A U.S. court has blocked an attempt by Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to fast-track a settlement in their long-running legal battle. Judge Analisa Torres rejected a joint motion that aimed to reduce Ripple’s penalty from $125 million to $25 million and overturn a previous court order from 2024.
While both parties tried to seal a quick truce, the judge made it clear: there will be no shortcuts. After five years of legal warfare, Ripple and the SEC must go through proper channels and convince the court that any changes are truly in the public interest. Following the announcement, XRP's price dropped 4%.

No Special Treatment – Ripple Must Follow the Rules
According to former Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett, Judge Torres is signaling that she expects a fully substantiated legal case from both sides. Crypto attorney John Deaton pointed out that the SEC spent years defending its regulatory stance—and now must see it through.
Although Torres didn’t rule out a reduced penalty entirely, she set strict conditions: Ripple and the SEC must prove that the change would benefit the market, especially institutional investors. Meanwhile, Ripple stated it would continue cooperating with the SEC to revisit the proposal.

Ripple Expands Abroad While U.S. Battle Continues
Despite the failed settlement attempt, Ripple isn’t slowing down. The company announced a new partnership with Mercy Corps Ventures and WËIA in Colombia. As part of its Unlocking Opportunity initiative, Ripple is testing the use of the XRP Ledger to improve supply chain traceability and increase income for 300 small-scale farmers.
This announcement comes as Ripple still faces a $125 million fine. The original lawsuit dates back to 2020 when the SEC accused Ripple of selling $1.3 billion in unregistered XRP securities. In a partial win for Ripple, a 2023 ruling found that sales to institutional investors violated the law, but retail sales did not.
XRP is now trading at around $2.41. Despite the recent drop, the token remains up 16% over the last month. The market continues to watch closely to see whether Ripple and the SEC will complete the legal process properly—or whether the dispute is far from over.

#Ripple , #SEC , #RippleVsSEC , #CryptoNewss , #cryptoregulation

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Coinbase is facing a turbulent period. Its stock dropped sharply following revelations about a serious customer data breach and an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is questioning the company’s previously reported user numbers.
According to Google Finance, Coinbase (COIN) shares fell by 7% after market close on May 15, ending the day at $244.

📊 SEC Investigates “Inflated” User Numbers
The SEC probe focuses on Coinbase’s 2021 claim that it had “over 100 million verified users,” a figure cited in marketing materials and IPO filings.
Coinbase has since stopped reporting this metric in 2022, replacing it with the more transparent figure of monthly transacting users.
Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal told :
“This is an investigation concerning data we stopped reporting two and a half years ago. Still, we remain committed to working with the SEC to bring this matter to a close.”

🔍 Investigation Continues Despite Dropped Lawsuit
Interestingly, the investigation continues even though the SEC dropped its 2023 lawsuit against Coinbase. The probe, which began during the Biden administration, has carried over into the Trump era.
To manage its legal response, Coinbase has hired the respected law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell.

🔐 Cyberattack and Extortion Attempt Shake Investor Confidence
Coinbase also announced that it had been targeted by an extortion attempt. Hackers demanded $20 million in exchange for not leaking customer data.
The breach reportedly involved foreign support staff, who misused their access to steal account information from a small group of users.
Coinbase refused to pay the ransom but pledged to compensate affected customers, estimating the costs of restitution and security measures at between $180 million and $400 million.

📉 Double Blow Hits Investors
The company is now dealing with a double blow: shaken investor confidence due to scrutinized past user data and renewed concerns over platform security. The combined impact of both events triggered a strong reaction on the stock market, sending Coinbase shares downward.

#coinbase , #cryptohacks , #SEC , #stockmarket , #CryptoSecurity

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XRP is under pressure again, slipping -3.5% to $2.42 amid intensifying uncertainty in the ongoing Ripple vs SEC legal battle. This case, a pivotal moment for regulatory clarity in crypto, continues to weigh on investor confidence — especially as major altcoins struggle to hold ground.

Adding to the tension is Bitcoin’s surge toward the psychological $105K level. The flagship crypto is pushing higher, but with market-wide implications: a sharp rejection from this level could set off a domino effect, pulling XRP and other altcoins lower in the process.

Technical Breakdown:

• Price: $2.42
• RSI: 56.91 (bearish divergence forming after recent peak above 70)
• 24h Volume: Up +19.5% to $5.75B – trader activity rising, but direction unclear

Support Zones:
• $2.35 — A key level to watch. A confirmed breakdown here could expose XRP to further declines toward $2.20 or even $2.00.

Resistance Zones:
• $2.51 – $2.60 — If bulls regain control, a break above could target $2.80 and reignite short-term optimism.

At this stage, XRP’s price action is tethered to broader market momentum. The bullish BTC narrative may offer temporary relief, but any hint of rejection at $105K could shift sentiment rapidly.

Final Take:
All eyes are on BTC's next move and the SEC's posture in the Ripple lawsuit. Traders should remain cautious. The next 24–48 hours could dictate whether XRP stabilizes… or dives deeper.

Pro Tip: If you're scalping or day trading XRP, watch for volume spikes near support and resistance zones. Combine RSI and trendlines for confirmation — momentum is king in these uncertain conditions.

#XRP #Ripple #SEC #Altcoins #CryptoAnalysis

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