Return $6.75M, Keep $750K: KiloEx Makes Offer to Hacker

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Return $6.75 Million, Keep $750,000: KiloEx Makes Offer to Hacker

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: April 16, 2025

Key Takeaways

KiloEx offered the hacker a 10% bounty, worth $750,000, if they return 90% of the stolen crypto;
The platform has identified related wallet addresses and may freeze the stolen funds;
If the offer is rejected, KiloEx plans to pursue legal action and expose the hacker’s identity.

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Return $6.75 Million, Keep $750,000: KiloEx Makes Offer to Hacker

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KiloEx, a decentralized trading platform, has reached out to the hacker responsible for stealing $7.5 million in crypto.

On April 15, the platform offered a deal to return 90% of the funds and keep 10%, worth $750,000, as a white hat bounty.

The team said they have been working with cybersecurity firms, law enforcement, and exchanges to investigate the attack. They have already identified wallet addresses connected to the theft and shared them publicly.

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According to KiloEx, steps are being taken to monitor and potentially freeze the stolen assets.

As part of the deal, KiloEx stated it would treat the case as a security test instead of a malicious act if the funds are returned. The platform also promised to publicly confirm that the matter is resolved and close the case without further action.

KiloEx invited the person responsible to reach out either by email or through an on-chain message. But if the offer is rejected, the platform made it clear that it will not let the matter drop. The platform warned:

Your identity and activities will be exposed to relevant authorities. We will pursue legal action relentlessly. The choice is yours. Act now to avoid irreversible consequences.

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