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Sanctions

Virgil Griffith is accused of violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by allegedly telling North Korean government officials how to evade sanctions using cryptocurrency. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Markets
Ethereum
USA v. Virgil Griffith: What We Know (and Don’t) in the Bombshell Crypto Sanctions Case
Prosecutors appear to have a strong case against Virgil Griffith, the ethereum developer charged with conspiring to aid North Korea, legal experts say.
Virgil Griffith is accused of violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by allegedly telling North Korean government officials how to evade sanctions using cryptocurrency. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
By Nikhilesh De
Jan 31, 2020 at 8:35 a.m. UTC
Jan 31, 2020
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Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith speaks at Consensus: Singapore 2018
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Ethereum
Ethereum Dev Virgil Griffith Pleads Not Guilty to Violating North Korea Sanctions
Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith pleaded not guilty to a charge of conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act on Thursday.
Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith speaks at Consensus: Singapore 2018
By Nikhilesh De
Jan 30, 2020 at 8:05 p.m. UTC
Jan 30, 2020
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United Nations image via Shutterstock
Policy
Events
UN Warns Against Attending North Korean Crypto Conference Next Month
The United Nations says attending North Korea's cryptocurrency conference in February would likely be a violation of sanctions.
United Nations image via Shutterstock
By Daniel Palmer
Jan 15, 2020 at 11:35 a.m. UTC
Jan 15, 2020
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Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith is accused of violating U.S. sanctions law.
Policy
Fbi
Sanctions Weren't Discussed at North Korea Crypto Conference, Attendee Says
The U.S. government's charges against Virgil Griffith are overblown, says one attendee of the North Korean conference that led to the ethereum developer's arrest.
Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith is accused of violating U.S. sanctions law.
By Brady Dale
Dec 3, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 3, 2019
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John Roth (Credit: Bittrex)
Markets
Exchanges
Bittrex Will Release Frozen Crypto to Former Users in Sanctioned Regimes
Crypto exchange Bittrex is looking to return crypto holdings to customers in sanctioned nations, but there are conditions.
John Roth (Credit: Bittrex)
By Nikhilesh De
Nov 11, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 11, 2019
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Lebanese protestors, October 2019 (Credit: Shutterstock)
Markets
Exchanges
How Lebanon's Economic Crisis Highlights Bitcoin's Limitations
Bitcoin users in Lebanon have numerous hurdles to overcome to develop a local market during the nation's economic crisis.
Lebanese protestors, October 2019 (Credit: Shutterstock)
By Leigh Cuen
Oct 28, 2019 at 8:30 p.m. UTC
Oct 28, 2019
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North Korea military parade
Markets
Theft
US Sanctions Three Alleged Crypto Hacking Groups From North Korea
The U.S. Treasury mentioned cryptocurrency thefts as one of the reasons for the action against the Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff and Andariel.
North Korea military parade
By Richard Meyer
Sep 16, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 16, 2019
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Petro maduro
Markets
Russia
US Treasury Sanctions Russian Bank Over Links to Venezuela’s Petro
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Moscow-based bank over its role in financing Venezuela’s controversial petro token.
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By Yogita Khatri
Mar 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2019
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Hacking
North Korea Hacking Crypto Exchanges to Circumvent Sanctions: UN Panel
A U.N. Security Council panel has linked North Korea to millions lost in cryptocurrency hacks, Nikkei Asian Review reports.
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By Yogita Khatri
Mar 8, 2019 at 12:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2019
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Exposure to the government-backed petro has made Venezuelans more comfortable with other types of cryptocurrencies.
Markets
Venezuela
Venezuela Calls US Sanctions Against Its Petro Cryptocurrency 'Discriminatory'
Venezuela has filed a complaint against the U.S. with the World Trade Organization, highlighting sanctions against the petro as one issue.
Exposure to the government-backed petro has made Venezuelans more comfortable with other types of cryptocurrencies.
By Nikhilesh De
Jan 9, 2019 at 10:35 p.m. UTC
Jan 9, 2019
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