Chinese State Associations Propose Tighter NFT Regulation

Three Chinese government associations have come forward with a proposal to tighten regulation of non-fungible tokens to prevent the risks of illegal financial activities. The National Internet Finance Association of China (NIFA), the China Banking Association (CBA), and the China Securities Association (SAC) have launched a joint initiative to tighten controls on NFTs. They noted that in recent years, the Chinese NFT market has begun to develop very rapidly. On the one hand, collectible tokens…

Virgil Griffith sentenced to 5 years in prison

Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith has been sentenced to 63 months in prison and fined $100,000 for holding a training presentation in North Korea. In 2019, Virgil Griffith attended a conference in North Korea where he gave a presentation on cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Upon his return to the US, Griffith was arrested and taken into custody. He was charged with violating the Emergency Economic Action Act (IEEPA) and could receive 20 years in prison. Virgil…