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Crypto Shockwave: Circle Sued As $280 Million Drift Hack Unravels

A class action lawsuit has been filed in a Massachusetts federal court against Circle Internet Financial, alleging the stablecoin issuer was negligent and aided in the theft of $280 million from the Drift Protocol. The plaintiffs, representing over 100 investors, argue Circle had the means to stop the stolen USDC from being moved across blockchains using its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol but failed to act. They point to Circle's prior action of freezing wallets in a separate civil case as proof it could have intervened. The April 1st hack is attributed to North Korean state-backed actors who moved the funds to Ethereum and laundered them through Tornado Cash. The case raises significant questions about the responsibility of centralized entities in the decentralized crypto ecosystem.

bitcoinist11h ago

Crypto Shockwave: Circle Sued As $280 Million Drift Hack Unravels

bitcoinist11h ago

Ramp Network Launches Multichain Wallet to Eliminate Third-Party Dependencies

Ramp Network has launched its own multichain, self-custodial wallet designed to eliminate the need for third-party providers in core crypto actions like buying, swapping, and cashing out. This fragmentation has been a long-standing limitation of self-custody, forcing users to repeatedly verify identities and use multiple interfaces. The new wallet integrates Ramp's existing on-ramp, off-ramp, and cross-chain infrastructure into a single application, allowing users to manage assets across multiple chains—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Solana—with one account and a single identity verification. All assets remain in user control through a passkey-secured, self-custodial setup. Initially available globally except in the EU, the wallet marks the first step in Ramp's broader multichain strategy to simplify self-custody while preserving user ownership.

TheNewsCrypto15h ago

Ramp Network Launches Multichain Wallet to Eliminate Third-Party Dependencies

TheNewsCrypto15h ago

Behind the Circle Freeze Controversy: Where Are the Power Boundaries of Dollar Stablecoins?

The recent controversy surrounding Circle's freezing of 16 unrelated business wallets, as publicly criticized by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, has ignited a critical debate about the power and boundaries of centralized dollar stablecoin issuers. This incident, occurring alongside Tether's simultaneous unfreezing of previously blacklisted addresses, highlights a fundamental question: who controls the stablecoins users believe they own? The core issue extends beyond a single error. A mistaken freeze can disrupt entire payment flows, preventing users from moving funds and triggering compliance alarms at exchanges. With USDT and USDC dominating over 82% of the stablecoin market, the reality is that most "on-chain dollars" are centralized, subject to freezing, and can be intervened with by their issuers. This event shifts the industry discussion from technical concerns to questions of power and accountability: Who has the authority to freeze funds? What are the public justifications? How is transparency ensured? And what recourse exists for those wrongly affected? Ultimately, the incident underscores that dollar stablecoins are not unregulated digital cash but financial instruments operating within a gray area of centralized control. As stablecoins become critical infrastructure for global value transfer, the power to freeze assets must itself be constrained and held accountable.

marsbit04/14 10:35

Behind the Circle Freeze Controversy: Where Are the Power Boundaries of Dollar Stablecoins?

marsbit04/14 10:35

Circle defends USDC freeze policy after Drift exploit, calls for faster legal frameworks

Circle has responded to criticism regarding its handling of illicit funds, particularly after the Drift Protocol exploit where over $270 million was drained. The company stated that it cannot freeze USDC assets without legal authorization from relevant authorities, emphasizing that freezing is a legal obligation, not a discretionary action. This follows a report alleging $420 million in compliance lapses due to delayed or absent freezes, including $230 million in USDC during the Drift incident. Circle argues that the mismatch between blockchain speed and legal processes creates structural gaps exploited by bad actors. The company calls for updated legal frameworks, such as the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, to enable faster intervention while preserving due process and property rights.

ambcrypto04/10 15:47

Circle defends USDC freeze policy after Drift exploit, calls for faster legal frameworks

ambcrypto04/10 15:47

Market Analysis: Circle's Pricing Logic Is Outdated, Still Has 80% Upside Potential

Market Analysis: Circle's current valuation as an interest-rate-sensitive money market fund is outdated, with an estimated 80% upside potential. Despite a 75 bps Fed rate cut in H2 2025, USDC supply grew 72% to $75.3B, indicating demand is driven by utility, not just yield-seeking. The baseline forecast predicts a $1.5T stablecoin market by 2030, with USDC averaging $284B in supply. Reserve revenue is projected to grow 3.5x to $9.24B by 2030, as supply growth outweighs rate compression. Circle’s Payment Network (CPN) and other services add diversification, with total revenue reaching $9.8B and net income ~$1.8B by 2030. Key growth drivers include AI agent commerce (McKinsey forecasts $3-5T by 2030), B2B payments, and regulatory tailwinds like the GENIUS Act. A 25x terminal P/E on 2030 EPS of $6.73 implies a $168 target price. Risks include white-label competition, rate sensitivity, and reliance on Coinbase, but Circle’s liquidity depth and regulatory moat provide mitigation.

marsbit04/09 03:22

Market Analysis: Circle's Pricing Logic Is Outdated, Still Has 80% Upside Potential

marsbit04/09 03:22

The First Step to Becoming an On-Chain Bank: Polymarket Launches Native Stablecoin

Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has announced a major upgrade involving the launch of its own native stablecoin, Polymarket USD (pegged 1:1 to USDC), replacing USDC.e as the platform's collateral. While the transition is designed to be seamless for most users, this move represents a strategic shift beyond a simple technical update. The introduction of Polymarket USD allows the platform to consolidate user funds within its own ecosystem, effectively creating a captive pool of capital. This transforms Polymarket from a pure transaction facilitator into an entity that holds and controls significant reserves. With over $400 million in open interest, these dormant funds present a major new revenue opportunity. By investing the underlying USDC reserves into instruments like U.S. Treasuries, Polymarket could generate tens of millions annually in risk-free yield, drastically expanding its business model beyond transaction fees. This evolution signifies Polymarket's ambition to become a chain-based bank, leveraging its position as a major distribution channel for stablecoins to capture more value from the financial infrastructure it operates on, fundamentally altering its identity from a prediction market to a financial orchestrator.

Odaily星球日报04/07 12:02

The First Step to Becoming an On-Chain Bank: Polymarket Launches Native Stablecoin

Odaily星球日报04/07 12:02

The First Step to Becoming an On-Chain Bank: Polymarket Launches Native Stablecoin

Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has announced a major upgrade involving the replacement of its current collateral, USDC.e, with its own native stablecoin, Polymarket USD (pegged 1:1 to USDC). This transition, expected within 2-3 weeks, is designed to be seamless for most users. The introduction of its own stablecoin allows Polymarket to consolidate user funds within its own ecosystem, transforming from merely facilitating trades to holding and managing the underlying capital. This shift enables the platform to potentially generate significant revenue from the yield on the reserve assets (USDC), estimated to be tens of millions annually from its current ~$400M in open interest. This moves its business model beyond transaction fees, which recently surpassed $1M daily, towards earning "interest" on deposited funds. Furthermore, controlling a large pool of stablecoins grants Polymarket greater leverage in its relationship with Circle (issuer of USDC) and could pave the way for future financial services. This strategic upgrade signifies Polymarket's evolution from a prediction market ("casino logic") into a more comprehensive financial entity with banking-like capabilities ("bank logic"), significantly deepening its competitive moat.

marsbit04/07 11:59

The First Step to Becoming an On-Chain Bank: Polymarket Launches Native Stablecoin

marsbit04/07 11:59

Polymarket rolls out new trading stack and stablecoin

Polymarket is upgrading its core exchange infrastructure and introducing a new platform-native stablecoin called Polymarket USD, backed 1:1 by USDC. The update includes a redesigned central limit order book (CLOB v2) with improved trade execution, simplified order structures, and better developer integration. Users will experience an automatic transition to the new stablecoin, though advanced traders must manually wrap existing USDC. This shift aims to enhance scalability and trading efficiency, coinciding with improved U.S. regulatory clarity for prediction markets under federal oversight.

ambcrypto04/06 16:48

Polymarket rolls out new trading stack and stablecoin

ambcrypto04/06 16:48

‘The Circle USDC Files’: ZachXBT Finds $420M In Suspect Transactions, Weak Oversight

On-chain investigator ZachXBT's report, "The Circle USDC Files," alleges over $420 million in compliance failures by Circle related to its stablecoin USDC since 2022. The report claims Circle repeatedly failed to use its on-chain freezing and blacklist functions to halt stolen funds in high-profile DeFi exploits, despite having the contractual right and technical capability to do so. Notable cases include the April 2026 Drift Protocol hack ($280M) and the January 2026 SwapNet attack ($16M), where Circle allegedly delayed or refused freeze requests from law enforcement and analysts. Compared to other stablecoin issuers, Circle was significantly slower to act, taking months longer to freeze addresses in some instances. ZachXBT argues this pattern of inaction has caused nine-figure losses to the crypto ecosystem.

bitcoinist04/04 11:02

‘The Circle USDC Files’: ZachXBT Finds $420M In Suspect Transactions, Weak Oversight

bitcoinist04/04 11:02

USDC Exchange Inflows Spike To $778M—Largest Since Bitcoin’s ATH

USDC exchange inflows have surged to $778.56 million, marking the largest spike since September 2025. This significant movement of the stablecoin into centralized exchanges often indicates investors are preparing to convert into volatile assets like Bitcoin. Historically, such large inflows have preceded major market moves, including Bitcoin’s rally to its all-time high above $126,000 in October 2025. Analysts suggest this could signal increased buying pressure for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Additionally, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) of the Bitcoin Stablecoin Supply Ratio (SSR) has entered the green zone, indicating substantial stablecoin liquidity remains on the sidelines relative to Bitcoin’s market cap. This suggests significant potential buying power is waiting to enter the market. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin is trading around $66,600, up 1% in the past 24 hours.

bitcoinist04/04 08:31

USDC Exchange Inflows Spike To $778M—Largest Since Bitcoin’s ATH

bitcoinist04/04 08:31

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