Law enforcement authorities have returned confiscated electronic equipment to the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken during an active investigation, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The development signifies progress in the probe, though substantial details regarding the case remain undisclosed to the public. The investigation continues without formal confirmation of specific allegations or involved parties.
Authorities provided no immediate comments on the seizure rationale or circumstances surrounding the equipment return. The move occurs against the backdrop of heightened regulatory scrutiny across the cryptocurrency sector internationally.