The United Nations recommends that blockchain developers and experts stay away from cryptoconferences in North Korea, as this may be seen as helping to circumvent sanctions.
UN Security Council to consider document onpotential risks associated with technical advice and assistance in this area. Such actions may constitute a violation of the International Law on Extraordinary Economic Powers.
The UN fears that the DPRK information received from experts will beused to circumvent sanctions, as well as hack crypto exchanges and banks to obtain funds to finance their missile program.
This news appeared afterEthereum Foundation developer Virgil Griffith was accused of violating US sanctions law for attending last year's North Korean crypto conference. Prosecutors in the case say he also encouraged other citizens to take part in the event.
The website for the February conference in North Korea states that foreign experts will be provided with a paper visa and will not have their passports stamped, so there will be no proof of entry into the country.
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