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News // 25.11.2025 // 1 min read // recoveris-team

$950k / 330 ETH frozen and secured for recovery in DeFi protocol hack case

We successfully traced and secured 330 ETH for a client affected by a multimillion-dollar DeFi protocol exploit, demonstrating how rapid forensic response and coordinated enforcement enable effective asset recovery.

Infographic titled Asset Recovery Success: DeFi Protocol Hack shows ~$950,000 (330 ETH) frozen and secured for recovery, with sections on immediate tracing response, coordinated enforcement, and comprehensive case management.

Recoveris successfully traced and secured 330 ETH for a client affected by a multimillion-dollar DeFi protocol exploit – demonstrating how rapid forensic response directly impacts recovery outcomes in large-scale crypto incidents.

This freeze represents a critical milestone in our ongoing investigation, with additional asset recovery operations still in progress across multiple jurisdictions.

Key operational factors:

⚡ Immediate tracing response: rapid on-chain analysis and blacklisting prevented funds from moving beyond reach

🤝 Coordinated enforcement: strategic collaboration with the VASP and law enforcement enabled swift asset freezing

🔍 Comprehensive case management: our team continues pursuing recovery of remaining stolen assets from this exploit

The freeze secures the pathway to asset return – a crucial step in cases where timing determines whether funds can be recovered at all. As this investigation continues, we’re deploying the same methodologies to identify and freeze additional compromised assets.

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