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Kraken Restricts Accounts Amid Suspected $133 Million-Plus EU Theft

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Briefings

Kraken states its systems were not compromised during a suspected $133 million EU theft, stating it is working with law enforcement on recovery. The exchange denies the theft occurred and claims full control of its accounts. This response follows a report from The Defiant that suggests the exchange was involved in the alleged theft, though the exchange denies the theft occurred.

Key points

• Kraken states its systems were not compromised during a suspected $133 million EU theft, stating it is working with law enforcement on recovery.
• Kraken denies the theft occurred and claims full control of its accounts, while The Defiant report suggests the exchange was involved in the alleged theft.

Context

Kraken is responding to a report from The Defiant regarding a suspected $133 million EU theft. The exchange denies the theft occurred and claims full control of its accounts, stating it is working with law enforcement on recovery.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Kraken's statement that its systems were not compromised and its cooperation with law enforcement. The specific details of the theft, the identity of the thief, and the exact timeline of events remain unknown. The source is untrusted data, and the exchange's denial is not verified by external sources.

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