Cryptocurrency4 May 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Kraken's parent company Payward alleges $25 million crypto custody fraud in law…

The crypto exchange claims client funds were misused, commingled and concealed in a “Ponzi-like” scheme that unraveled amid a liquidity crisis. Kraken claims m…

The crypto exchange claims client funds were misused, commingled and concealed in a “Ponzi-like” scheme that unraveled amid a liquidity crisis. Kraken claims more than $25 million in customer funds were misappropriated. The lawsuit accuses Etana Custody of commingling assets and masking losses with new deposits. Etana CEO Dion Russell allegedly directed misconduct and concealed shortfalls. Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has accused former custody partner Etana and its CE…

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