K9 Finance has publicly criticized the Shiba Inu team for evasive communication following the Shibarium Bridge hack in September, which resulted in over $4 million in stolen assets. The liquid staking platform claims it adhered to all guidance from the SHIB team but has since received no response. K9 Finance has issued a final deadline of January 6, 2026, for full compensation or a DAO vote on its future operations. Meanwhile, KuCoin is closely monitoring the situation as key SHIB developers face increasing criticism for inadequate community engagement.