In exchange for his help, Council allegedly received payment in Bitcoin.
The 25-year-olds alleged actions in the days after the attack suggest he was not exactly a criminal mastermind.
Here, the conspirators allegedly used their illegal access to a phone to manipulate financial markets.
The SEC’s X account was hacked on January 9, 2024 in order to post a fake message that spiked the price of Bitcoin.© Chesnot/Getty Images
Through indictments like this, we will hold accountable those who commit these serious crimes.
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The FBI says he spent the money on crypto and cars.
