đš CertiK Returns $3 Million to Kraken After Public Dispute đš
đł Blockchain security company CertiK has now refunded Kraken $3m in disputed funds after a bitter public disagreement regarding ethical hacking for bug bounties.
đ€Ż The scandal started when CertiK hacked Krakenâs system and drained nearly $3 million in cryptocurrencies from Krakenâs treasury.
đ As for CertiK, it initially stated they were white hat hackers and reported the vulnerability to Kraken, but the latter called them extortionists.
đ Finally, Krakenâs Chief Security Officer, Nick Percoco, tweeted/X the confirmation that the stolen digital assets have been returned excluding the fees. It means that both parties have now issued statements to affirm the end of the conflict.