Circle under fire after $285 million Drift hack over inaction to freeze stolen USDC
Circle is facing criticism following the $285 million hack of the decentralized exchange Drift, where a significant amount of USDC was stolen. Despite being alerted to the hack, Circle reportedly took no immediate action to freeze the stolen funds, leading to backlash from the crypto community. The incident has raised concerns about the security measures in place for stablecoins and the responsibilities of issuers like Circle. As a result, discussions around the need for improved protocols to respond to such breaches are intensifying.
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