Alabama Man Eric Council, Jr. Arrested For SEC SIM Swap Attack

Alabama resident Eric Council, Jr. has been arrested for allegedly being the infamous hacker behind the January 2024 SEC SIM swap attack, an October 17 press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia reveals. The hack led to a surge in the price of Bitcoin.
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Pepe Unchained Shatters $20M Presale Milestone, Announces New Updates

Pepe Unchained continues its rapid presale success, surpassing $20 million while announcing new updates, including developer grants for its Layer 2 chain. With a promising ecosystem and major investor confidence, $PEPU is positioning itself as a leading force in the crypto space.
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Stablecoin Adoption in U.S. is Low: Chainalysis Reports

According to a Chainalysis report, stablecoin adoption in the U.S. has dropped from 50% to under 40% in 2024. Global markets, on the other hand, are seeing increased usage, especially in regions with volatile currencies. The report cites unclear U.S. regulations as a key factor behind the decline in adoption.
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Robinhood to Expand Bitcoin and Ether Support to Futures Products

Robinhood announces Bitcoin and Ether Futures trading as part of its platform expansion, including new tools like Robinhood Legend and index options. Traders can now access futures with competitive fees and nearly 24-hour trading. Discover how this impacts your trading strategy.
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