Circle and Tether step in to freeze hacker wallet after massive Bitget crypto heist

What happened

Circle and Tether step in to freeze hacker wallet after massive Bitget crypto heist

Why it matters

The incident may affect operational continuity, asset safety or trust around Tether, USDC, Ethereum. Watch for verified scope and remediation.

Affected entities

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2 reports · 1 original report · 2 independent

1. CoinDeskPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Circle and Tether step in to freeze hacker wallet after massive Bitget crypto heist ↗Sep 25, 2026, 10:41 AM
2. DecryptIndependent · Supports · EN · 57%
   Circle and Tether Freeze Stablecoins Tied to Bitget Hack—But Most Funds Slip Away ↗Sep 25, 2026, 2:42 PM

Claims

• Circle and Tether step in to freeze hacker wallet after massive Bitget crypto heist Observed

Conflicts

No material conflict detected in the available evidence.

Timeline

1. September 25, 2026 at 10:41 AMFirst reported
2. Sep 25, 2026, 2:43 PMUnverified · 83/63%

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