Money Market Abstract Infrastructure Protocol Creditix has successfully negotiated a return on assets of $4.5 million, a promising signal for users looking to restore its cryptocurrency.
Creditix suffered a security breach on Monday, a tornado-funded wallet ( according to Carry out blockchain security companies cyers.
In a surprising development, Creditix explain It reached a private settlement with the attackers, who agreed to return the stolen assets in exchange for undisclosed payments from the Creditix Treasury Department. “The successful Parley with the exploiters, who agreed to return the funds within the next 24-48 hours in exchange for the full payment by the Creditix Treasury Department,” said Creditix on X.
The agreement plans to blow the recovered funds to the addresses of all affected users within the next 48 hours.
Cointelegraph has contacted Creditix to further comment on negotiation details and whether the proceeds are eligible for a white hat bounty.
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Cryptocurrency hackers surged in 2025, but some attackers chose to return stolen assets in exchange for negotiated settlements or bounties. July 11, another Utilizer refunded $40 million Stolen from the GMX exploit in exchange for a $5 million white hat bounty provided by the team.
In May 2024, another The thief also refunded $71 million Stealed from a Wallet poisoning scamsuccumb to the increasing pressure from global blockchain investigators.
The funds were returned shortly after Onchain Security Slowly An analysis of the attacker’s potential Hong Kong-based IPS was published, indicating that thieves are concerned about this impact.
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Cryptocurrency Utilization Over $2.5 billion in 2025
Signaling growing demand for better cybersecurity solutions, cryptocurrency hacking, vulnerabilities and scams Soared to $2.47 billion in the first half of 2025in the second quarter, more than $800 million lost 144 incidents, down 52% from the first quarter, Certik explain In the June 30 report.
almost 80% of cryptocurrencies never recover According to OnChain Security Firm Immunefi report, the price after hacking or exploitation. This devaluation usually causes more project damage than exploitation itself.
However, hackers also target traditional banking infrastructure. On July 5, C&M Software, a service provider that connects the Brazilian Central Bank to local banks and other financial institutions, is Invasion for $140 million According to CoIntelegraph, in six connected institutions.
According to local media reports, the hack occurred because C&M employees allegedly sold their login certificate to exploiters for about $2,700, giving them access to the banking system and its reserve accounts.
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