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Kontigo Says $340K in USDC Stolen in Breach Affecting 1,005 Users

The fintech pledges full refunds during a phased restoration under heightened monitoring.

Overview

  • Kontigo reported that attackers drained 340,905 USDC from 1,005 customer accounts after unauthorized access was detected.
  • The company vowed to reimburse 100% of losses, and one report cites a same-day statement that refunds for all impacted amounts were processed.
  • Kontigo said it isolated affected systems, activated security protocols, and engaged independent external cybersecurity specialists as the investigation continues.
  • Services are being brought back online in phases under a reinforced monitoring scheme, with restitution handled case by case.
  • The CEO indicated internal accounts were also touched and the firm signaled it had identified those responsible, with further details pending a full post‑mortem.