Infini Takes Hacker to Court via Blockchain Notice

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$50 Million Crypto Heist: Infini Takes Hacker to Court via Blockchain Notice

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: March 24, 2025

Key Takeaways

Infini filed a lawsuit in Hong Kong after losing nearly $50 million in a February 24 crypto hack;
The court sent a summons and injunction via blockchain to wallets tied to the stolen funds;
Infini offered a 20% reward if 80% of the assets were returned but received no response.

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$50 Million Crypto Heist: Infini Takes Hacker to Court via Blockchain Notice

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Infini, a platform for stablecoin payments, has started legal proceedings in Hong Kong after nearly $50 million in crypto assets were taken during a security breach.

The case names a developer, Chen Shanxuan, along with three unnamed individuals believed to have had access to wallets linked to the incident.

On March 24, Infini sent a message on the blockchain to the person behind the attack. The message listed Chen and others as defendants in the legal case.

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Infini stated the missing 49.5 million USDC is part of an active legal dispute. It also warned that anyone who later received the stolen funds could not claim to be unaware of the issue or say they obtained the funds legally.

The Hong Kong court used an on-chain method to send a legal notice to wallets tied to the stolen assets. This included an injunction and a court summons. These documents ordered the defendants to attend a hearing on the case.

Infini offered a reward to the attacker if 80% of the funds were returned after discovering a security breach on February 24. The reward would be 20% of the total amount taken. Infini also stated, "Upon receipt of the returned assets, we will cease further tracking or analysis, and you will not face accountability".

In another message posted on the blockchain, Infini claimed that it had collected data on the devices and IP addresses linked to the exploit. Infini said it continues to track all wallet activity and is ready to take more action if needed.

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