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Fears of Binance hack prompt Tether, Circle to freeze over $1.5 billion in funds

NBC Business·October 29, 2026·1 min read
Fears of Binance hack prompt Tether, Circle to freeze over $1.5 billion in funds

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential hack after a series of very large transfers on the platform caught traders' attention. In response, Tether and Circle have frozen over $1.5 billion in funds linked to the suspected breach. The move aims to prevent the stolen assets from being moved or cashed out.

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