north korea

Policy

North korea

US Government Warns of North Korean Crypto Attacks After Tying Nation to $625M Hack

The government said it had observed North Korean cyber actors targeting a wide range of crypto and blockchain companies, including exchanges, DeFi protocols and play-to-earn games.

By Nelson Wang

Sponsored

Apr 18, 2022 at 10:17 p.m. UTC

Apr 18, 2022

North KoreaFBIU.S. GovernmentHackAxie Infinity

---

Markets

Bitcoin

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bounces Around $40K as Stocks Waver; Crypto Security Concerns Intensify

New evidence of money laundering could trouble policymakers. Meanwhile, some analysts see limited upside for BTC.

By Damanick DantesAngelique Chen

Sponsored

Apr 18, 2022 at 8:30 p.m. UTC

Apr 18, 2022

BitcoinBitcoin PriceMarketsAltcoinsSHIBDOGEDogecoinLuna YieldCryptocurrencyNorth KoreaMoney LaunderingRegulationHack

---

Podcasts

The hash

North Korea’s ‘Lazarus’ Hackers Are Tied to the Biggest DeFi Hack in History; Louis Vuitton to Release New NFTs

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, April 18, 2022.

By Zack SewardJennifer Sanasie

Sponsored

Apr 18, 2022 at 6:45 p.m. UTC

Apr 18, 2022

The HashPodcastsCryptoNorth KoreaHackersNFTsDeFi

---

Tech

Axie infinity

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.

By Danny Nelson

Sponsored

Apr 15, 2022 at 7:55 p.m. UTC

Apr 15, 2022

Axie Infinity North KoreaHackOFACSanctionsTornado Cash

---

Policy

Regulations

US Officials Tie North Korea’s ‘Lazarus’ Hackers to $625M Crypto Theft

Axie Infinity’s Ronin blockchain suffered a massive exploit late last month.

By Nikhilesh DeDanny Nelson

Sponsored

Apr 14, 2022 at 4:44 p.m. UTC

Apr 14, 2022

regulationsRoninSanctionsAxie Infinity North KoreaHack

---

Business

Ethereum

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.

By Cheyenne LigonMarina Lammertyn

Sponsored

Apr 13, 2022 at 2:55 p.m. UTC

Apr 13, 2022

EthereumVirgil GriffithNorth KoreaSanctions

---

Business

Virgil griffith

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.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Sponsored

Apr 12, 2022 at 4:28 p.m. UTC

Apr 12, 2022

Virgil GriffithEthereumSanctionsNorth KoreaUS

---

Business

Virgil griffith

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.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Sponsored

Apr 11, 2022 at 6:25 p.m. UTC

Apr 11, 2022

Virgil GriffithEthereum FoundationNorth KoreaSanctionsNew YorkVitalik Buterin

---

Policy

Vitalik buterin

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.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Sponsored

Mar 10, 2022 at 11:05 p.m. UTC

Mar 10, 2022

Vitalik ButerinEthereumVirgil GriffithNew YorkNorth KoreaCrime

---

Business

North korea

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.

By Sheldon Reback

Sponsored

Feb 7, 2022 at 2:52 p.m. UTC

Feb 7, 2022

North KoreaTheftHack

---