North Korea
North Korea’s ‘Lazarus’ Hackers Allegedly Behind Ronin Network Exploit
The U.S. Treasury Department alleged that North Korean state-linked hacking group “Lazarus” is tied to last month’s over $600 million theft from Axie Infinity’s Ronin bridge. “The Hash” group discusses efforts made by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to sanction associated wallets and the use of decentralized mixers like Tornado Cash for laundering ill-gotten funds.
FBI Links North Korea to Axie Infinity Hack
CoinDesk Deputy Business Editor Danny Nelson broke the story that the more than $600 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network was orchestrated by North Korea’s elite “Lazarus” hacker group.
Sanctioned Crypto Wallet Linked to North Korean Hackers Keeps Laundering
It’s a game of wallet whack-a-mole despite Tornado Cash’s efforts. For now, the hackers appear to be winning.
US Officials Tie North Korea’s ‘Lazarus’ Hackers to $625M Crypto Theft
Axie Infinity’s Ronin blockchain suffered a massive exploit late last month.
Insights on Virgil Griffith's 5+ Year Prison Sentence for Crypto Talk in North Korea
"Once a Bitcoin Miner" author Ethan Lou discusses former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith’s 5+ year prison sentence for conspiracy to violate international sanctions. Lou provides firsthand insights from the trip he and Griffith took together to the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea. Lou discusses the details of Griffith’s crypto presentation in North Korea, his opinion on the court’s decision, and the role of digital assets in the Hermit Kingdom.
El exdesarrollador de Ethereum Virgil Griffith fue sentenciado a más de 5 años de prisión por viaje a Corea del Norte
Griffith se había declarado culpable de un cargo de conspiración para violar sanciones internacionales al dar una charla en una conferencia cripto en Pyongyang, en 2019.
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.
