Tether and Circle Freeze 2.38 Billion After Binance Hack

Tether and Circle froze over 2.38 billion dollars in stablecoins following a reported security incident at Binance. Binance confirmed it was investigating the issue and stated that user funds remained safe during the review.

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FILE PHOTO: Representations of cryptocurrencies are seen in front of displayed Binance logo in this illustration taken November 10, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Stablecoin issuers froze over $2.38 billion in digital currency on Thursday after Binance reported a potential security incident affecting its platform. The coordinated freeze involves assets locked to prevent unauthorized transfers during an active investigation. The rapid response highlights how major token issuers can intervene to mitigate potential exploits on global exchanges.