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Sphere 3D drops liability claim against Gryphon in Bitcoin impersonation incident; Gryphon seeks $45M in damages
American Bitcoin Corp.
- Sphere conceded in court on June 27, 2024 it will not seek liability against Gryphon for 26 BTC transferred due to impersonation of Sphere's CFO.
- Third-party forensic investigation found no breach of Gryphon's internal security systems.
- Gryphon continues to pursue a $45M damages claim against Sphere for breach of the MSA.
- Litigation is in early discovery stage; Gryphon is represented by Hogan Lovells.
- Gryphon remains independently certified 100% renewable bitcoin miner.