
TOKYO -- So-called "white hat" hackers are adding their expertise to the ongoing search for 58 billion yen ($538 million) worth of NEM cryptocurrency stolen in the recent hack of Tokyo-headquartered virtual currency exchange Coincheck. Their contributions are inspiring more computer experts to join them.
Although it is not known who was involved in the theft, white hat hackers have played a key role in keeping track of the stolen currency. One prominent one goes by the handle JK17 on Twitter.