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Congress to Get Involved with the SEC Due to Fake Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval

BlockNews.com Team by BlockNews.com Team
January 9, 2024
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  • The SEC’s Twitter was hacked, causing false claims about Bitcoin ETF approval and temporary market turmoil.
  • Senator Bill Hagerty called the hack “unacceptable” and said Congress needs answers about what happened and why the SEC’s security failed.
  • The incident may have violated new SEC risk rules and will likely spur cybersecurity reforms at the agency.

The SEC’s official Twitter account was recently hacked, causing temporary market turmoil. Senator Bill Hagerty called the hack “unacceptable” and said Congress needs answers about what happened. This article will examine the details of the hack and the Senator’s response.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Senator @SenatorHagerty states congress should get involved with the SEC following its false #Bitcoin ETF announcement pic.twitter.com/FUPWW1tkMu

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) January 9, 2024

The Hack Itself

On Tuesday afternoon, the SEC‘s official Twitter account falsely claimed that Bitcoin ETFs had been approved for listing on all national securities exchanges. SEC Chair Gary Gensler quickly clarified that the account had been hacked and that the announcement was false. Still, Bitcoin’s price spiked nearly $1,000 before crashing back down once the truth came out.

Senator Hagerty’s Response

Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee called the hack “unacceptable” and said Congress needs to know exactly what happened. He referenced a previous tweet by Chair Gensler about using strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Hagerty implied the SEC failed to follow its own advice on cybersecurity.

Market Impacts and Violations

The false tweet caused major price swings in the Bitcoin market. Lawyers said the hack may have violated new SEC risk management rules adopted in July. The SEC will likely have to investigate its own failure to prevent the breach.

Looking Ahead

The hack came right before the SEC was expected to decide on spot Bitcoin ETFs this week. Now the SEC must deal with the fallout of the hack even as it makes major crypto decisions. Senator Hagerty and Congress will demand answers about the unacceptable security lapse.

Conclusion

The SEC’s Twitter hack shows cybersecurity risks remain even for major government agencies. Senator Hagerty is right to call it unacceptable. As crypto markets boom, regulators must ensure they have robust security to avoid market manipulation. This high-profile incident will likely spur overdue reforms at the SEC and beyond.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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