- Coinbase agent arrested for involvement in a data breach demanding a $20 million ransom.
- Remediation costs could reach $400 million for the crypto exchange platform.
- No cryptocurrencies or funds were compromised in the incident.
On December 26, 2025, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced the arrest of a former customer service agent in India for involvement in a significant data breach.
The incident, with potential remediation costs of $400 million, highlighted security breaches involving alleged bribery, affecting Coinbase’s market perception and shares, as reported on X.
Coinbase Faces Financial Impact with $400 Million Remediation
The arrest of a former Coinbase service agent came after hackers bribed overseas staff to steal customer data in a May 2025 breach. Brian Armstrong confirmed this via
, thanking Hyderabad Police for their assistance. This breach has drawn significant attention to internal security protocols.
Global Collaboration in Crypto Security: Hyderabad Police’s Role
Did you know? The Hyderabad Police’s arrest marks one of the critical international law enforcement actions in a cryptocurrency-related case, underlining the increasing global collaboration required to combat cybercrime effectively.
As of December 27, 2025, Ethereum’s price stood at $2,923.81 with a market cap of $352.89 billion. The 24-hour trading volume saw a 59.84% decline, noting a minor price increase of 0.11% over 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.
Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 16:17 UTC on December 27, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCapCoincu research indicates that these breaches underscore the necessity for enhanced security measures. Future legal frameworks will likely address these vulnerabilities, pushing companies toward stricter compliance.
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