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Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for North Korea Trip
CoinDesk U.S. Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses the sentencing of former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith, who will be serving over five years in prison for breaking international sanctions during his 2019 trip to Pyongyang. Ligon discusses her take on the purpose of Griffith’s trip to North Korea, his role in the Ethereum Foundation, and the atmosphere in the courtroom.
Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for North Korea Trip
Griffith previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate international sanctions for giving a talk at a crypto conference in Pyongyang in 2019.
Virgil Griffith Faces Sentencing in New York Court Today
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the trial of former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith; who will face sentencing today in New York for violating international sanctions against North Korea.
Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith to Be Sentenced in New York Court Tuesday
Griffith, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to violate international sanctions against North Korea, faces up to 6 1/2 years in prison.
Vitalik Buterin Asks Court for Leniency in Upcoming Sentencing of Virgil Griffith
The Ethereum co-founder’s letter paints a moving picture of his relationship with Griffith, his long-time friend and former collaborator, whom Buterin credits with shaping both his own world view and the culture of the Ethereum Foundation.
North Korea Reportedly Stole Over $50M in Crypto to Fund Missile Program
"The Hash" team reacts to a report prepared for the United Nations revealing North Korea allegedly stole more than $50 million in crypto to help fund its missile development program. "This is the flip side of what these networks can be about," host Zack Seward said.
North Korea Gains From Cyberattacks; Russia Crypto Mining Tax?
Crypto cyberattacks benefit North Korea’s finances. Russian miners on alert over crypto tax. Crypto market cap rebounds above US$2 trillion mark. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
North Korea Used Stolen Crypto to Fund Missile Program: Report
The estimate of $50 million is significantly lower than the $400 million identified by Chainalysis in a report released in January.
North Korean Hackers Stole $400M in 2021, Mostly in Ether
For the first time, DeFi mixers were the biggest money-laundering tool for North Korean hackers.
Why Did Virgil Griffith Plead Guilty?
The former Ethereum foundation developer pleaded guilty on Monday to advising North Korea on blockchain, reversing course in a pivotal legal case.
