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# Kraken Secures Arbitration Win Against Ex- Auditor Mazars Over Abrupt Withdrawal from Auditing During Operation Chokepoint 2.0

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**Published:** July 8, 2026  
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## Overview

Payward Inc., the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has prevailed in arbitration against its former auditor, Mazars USA, receiving a $22 million award after the firm unexpectedly pulled out of a nearly completed financial review. The decision marks a notable legal victory for the... Read More

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