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 <li>A Kraken representative clarified that the crypto exchange was in no way involved in the investigation.</li> 
 <li>The FBI conducted a search at the home of Jesse Powell in connection with the cyber-stalking case of Verge. </li> 
 <li>Verge, which Powell cofounded, had removed him from the organization after they faced ideological differences.</li> 
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In connection with a case of cyber-stalking and hacking, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/technology/jesse-powell-kraken-crypto-fbi.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the </a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/technology/jesse-powell-kraken-crypto-fbi.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searched the home of Jesse Powell</a>, the founder of the crypto exchange Kraken. The search was conducted following claims that Powell hacked and cyber-stalked the non-profit arts organization Verge, which he himself founded. 
Verge alleged that Powell had interfered with their computer accounts and blocked access to their emails and other messages. Reportedly, the agents searched Powell’s home in Los Angeles and confiscated electronic devices. However, a Kraken representative made it clear that the crypto exchange was in no way affected or involved in the investigation. 
Just last month, the Kraken founder sued Verge alleging that he had rightful access to their email accounts since he was still a board member. However, the Times reported that…
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FBI Searches Home of Kraken Founder Jesse Powell in Cyberstalking Case

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