In a startling turn of events, former Ethereum advisor Steven Nerayoff has launched a scathing attack on Vitalik Buterin, reigniting extortion charges that had previously rocked the crypto community. This comes on the heels of XRP lawyer John Deaton’s disclosure that he wields incriminating receipts exposing anomalies within Ethereum’s inaugural coin offering (ICO), an event in crypto history.
Nerayoff, in a video addressing allegations of fraud made by Vitalik Buterin, asserted that both Vitalik and his father, Dmitry Buterin, had orchestrated a coordinated character assassination against him. The video, which features Vitalik accusing Nerayoff of extensive fraud linked to an ICO company’s extortion, has sent shockwaves through the blockchain world.
Allegations On Vitalik Buterin Shake Ethereum
Nerayoff and Deaton had unveiled documents exposing alleged misconduct within the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and concerning Ethereum’s ICO. Nerayoff cast further doubt on the Ethereum Foundation’s claims regarding the extortion incident, hinting at impending revelations and proclaiming, “The truth will come out, and we are getting closer.”
In another stunning revelation, the former Ethereum advisor accused Vitalik of abandoning Virgil Griffith, a senior researcher and developer within the Ethereum Foundation. Griffith had faced legal troubles and was convicted of aiding North Korea in evading sanctions. Nerayoff substantiated this claim by referencing a November 2019 article from Trust Nodes, highlighting the Foundation’s conspicuous silence during Griffith’s arrest.
As of the latest update, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $1,592.70, with a 24-hour trading volume amounting to $2,835,366,154. Over the past day, Ethereum has experienced a minor decline, registering a 0.28% decrease in value.
The resurgence of these allegations has cast a shadow over Ethereum and its co-founder, raising questions about the past actions of key figures within the blockchain community. As the crypto world eagerly awaits further revelations, the controversy surrounding Vitalik Buterin and Steven Nerayoff unfolds, leaving stakeholders and enthusiasts on edge.
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