Circle and Tether Act to Freeze Hacker Wallet Following Major Bitget Crypto Theft
In the aftermath of the dramatic Bitget cryptocurrency robbery, two of the most influential players in the stablecoin arena—Circle, the issuer of USDC, and Tether, the creator of USDT—have taken decisive steps to impede the further movement of the stolen assets. By adding the offending wallet to their respective blacklists, they have effectively locked down approximately $318,000 worth of stablec…
Sept. 25, 2026, 2:41 p.m.