Kraken Says It Is Being Extorted Over Stolen Crypto User Data and Refuses to Pay

Kraken confirmed Monday it is being extorted by a criminal group holding videos of internal systems containing customer data, and the crypto exchange has publicly refused to comply.Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco disclosed the threat via X on April 13, 2026, stating the firm is working with federal law enforcement across multiple jurisdictions to pursue arrests.The refusal is the right call. It’s also a cal…