Circle and Tether Act to Freeze Hacker Wallet Following Major Bitget Crypto Theft
In the wake of a high‑profile robbery that targeted the Bitget cryptocurrency exchange, two of the world’s most influential stablecoin issuers—Circle, the company behind USDC, and Tether, the creator of USDT—have taken coordinated steps to immobilise a portion of the stolen digital assets. The incident, which unfolded earlier this year, saw a sophisticated hacker breach Bitget’s internal controls…
Sept. 25, 2026, 2:41 p.m.