Tag North Korea

Ex Ethereum Dev Seeks Sentence Reduction in North Korea Aiding Case

Key Takeaways Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith is seeking a reduction in his prison sentence. Griffith was convicted in April 2022 for violating US sanctions by attending a Pyongyang conference and giving a presentation on blockchain technology. Virgil Griffith was…

Saniya Raahath
April 18, 2024
News

UN Investigates North Korea’s Alleged $3 Billion Cyberattacks on Crypto Platforms: Report

Un Investigates North Korea'S Alleged $3 Bln Cyberattacks On Cryptocurrency Platforms: Report

Key Takeaways An independent panel of United Nations sanctions monitors is actively investigating North Korea’s suspected involvement in cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency firms, amounting to a staggering $3 billion. According to a Reuters report, the monitors have accused the Democratic People’s…

Saniya Raahath
February 10, 2024
News

CoinCodeCap WeekInFocus: September 17, 2023

WeekInFocus is your ally in plugging in the gaps in the news you might have missed during the course of the previous week. Beyond that, it serves as a catalyst for your professional and personal development by introducing you to new ideas and exciting job opportunities. Join us in accepting both what is occurring and what is conceivable.

Deep
September 17, 2023
News, NewsLetter

Lazarus Group from North Korea Linked to $55M CoinEx Hack: Reports

According to blockchain security company SlowMist, the North Korean hacking group Lazarus was responsible for the attack on the crypto exchange CoinEx.

Deep
September 13, 2023
News

North Korean Hackers stole over $200 Million in Crypto Heists in 2023 Alone: Report

North Korean exploiters account for 20% of the total amount of crypto looted in 2023.

Saniya Raahath
August 20, 2023
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U.S. Authorities Take Action: Binance Assists in Freezing $4.4M Tied to North Korean Cybercrime

The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury has placed sanctions against a number of addresses linked to cybercrime in North Korea.

Deep
May 25, 2023
News

OFAC Strikes Target North Korean-Linked Lazarus Group Supporters

Sanctions against three people have been announced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury because they are reportedly connected to North Korea's infamous Lazarus Group.

Aadrika Sharma
April 25, 2023
News

Briton who aided North Korea evade US sanctions via crypto arrested in Moscow

Christopher Emms has been listed as a wanted person internationally by the FBI for several years due to his involvement in supplying cryptocurrency and blockchain services to North Korea without authorization.