Solana Co-Founder Sued for Stealing Crypto Rewards

Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge is being sued by his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi. The lawsuit alleges that he siphoned “millions of dollars” in crypto income from her digital wallet.

Rossi filed the lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court, accusing Akridge of exploiting her lack of technical expertise to gain control of her staking rewards.

Solana Co-Founder Allegedly Stole Ex-Wife’s Staking Rewards from SOL

According to the complaint, Akridge allegedly redirected all staking fees from Rossi’s Solana holdings to his personal benefit between March and May 2023. Staking involves pledging cryptocurrencies to verify blockchain transactions, earning additional tokens in return.

The legal dispute, meanwhile, follows the couple filing for divorce in February 2023 after a decade of marriage. Rossi is seeking damages for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and fraud.