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Circle Sued for Failing to Freeze $230M in USDC After Drift Hack

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Sohrab Khawas

Circle has been hit with a class-action lawsuit in Massachusetts alleging it failed to freeze nearly $230 million in USDC linked to the April 1 Drift Protocol breach, in which about $280 million was stolen. The complaint claims the funds were transferred across chains for hours without being frozen, even though Circle reportedly had the authority and tools to stop the movement, fueling debate over stablecoin issuers’ duties during major DeFi attacks.

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Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

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