Revelo Intel CEO Resigns After Violent Crypto Heist
Key Takeaways Nick Drakon stepped down as CEO of Revelo Intel after being forced at gunpoint to transfer personal, company, and investor funds; The attackers specifically targeted crypto assets, knowing the addresses and accounts linked to Drakon's businesses; To compensate those affected, Drakon forfeited his stake in Revelo Intel, with 30% of future profits going to impacted members.
Nick Drakon, CEO of the crypto research firm Revelo Intel, has resigned following a violent robbery in which he was forced to surrender personal, company, and investor funds at gunpoint.
Drakon revealed the incident on September 5, saying, "I was recently targeted, surveilled and robbed by a highly sophisticated group."
The perpetrators appeared to know the deposit addresses of the businesses he managed, forcing him to access and transfer funds from several accounts.
The thieves stole not only Drakon's personal savings but also Revelo Intel's operational capital and profits, along with assets from Revelo Ventures, the company's investment division.
Drakon also mentioned that his wife and their eight-month-old son were threatened during the ordeal.
He suggested that individuals connected to Revelo Ventures may have been involved in the crime. However, he chose not to release further details to avoid interfering with the ongoing investigation and to protect his family from potential further harm.
As a result of the attack, Drakon has stepped down, with the former chief operating officer, Vu Benson, taking over as the new CEO of Revelo Intel.
Drakon acknowledged the gravity of his mistakes that contributed to him being targeted, expressing deep regret to the members of Revelo Ventures who suffered financial losses from the incident.
To mitigate the financial damage caused by the robbery, Drakon has surrendered his ownership stake in Revelo Intel. Additionally, 30% of the company's future profits will be allocated to compensating those affected by the theft.
This incident highlights the severe personal and financial risks that can emerge in the world of cryptocurrency.
In other news, four individuals between the ages of 14 and 39 were arrested in Hong Kong this July for their involvement in a crypto scam that led to $1.4 million in losses.
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