April 30, 2026·Bullish·critical issue

Tether Freezes $70M Linked to North Korean Attacks

Arbitrum Security Council member Griff Green highlighted Tether's proactive stance in freezing illicit funds. He specifically noted that Tether has frozen $70 million linked to North Korean cyberattacks. Green contrasted this with Circle's alleged inaction concerning hacker-linked assets.

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🚨 @arbitrum security council member Griff Green stated that @circle takes no action against hacker-linked funds, while @tether actively freezes illicit assets. He noted that #Tether has frozen funds connected to North Korean-linked attacks and helped recover more than $70M. https://t.co/SlCoK03wbh