# Fears of Binance hack prompt Tether and Circle to freeze over $1.5 billion

https://mins.news/en/item/121590

- NBC News, 2026-10-29 22:46 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/markets/binance-hack-tether-circle-stablecoins-rcna606445

> Binance is investigating a possible hack after traders noticed a series of unusually large transfers on the platform. Tether and Circle froze more than $1.5 billion in funds.

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