PANews reported on July 22 that according to Fortune, the FBI has officially terminated its investigation into Kraken founder Jesse Powell and returned dozens of devices seized from his residence two years ago. The case stems from an internal management dispute at Verge, a non-profit organization he founded, and has nothing to do with Kraken operations. Powell said the move has caused great harm to his personal and professional career, and will continue to file civil lawsuits against Verge board members, emphasizing that his "no fault" has been proven. The FBI did not comment on this.