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Circle criticized for inaction amid $285 million Drift Protocol hack by Lazarus Group
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has publicly accused Circle of failing to freeze stolen USDC tokens during the $285 million Drift Protocol hack on April 1, 2026.
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Overview
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has publicly accused Circle of failing to freeze stolen USDC tokens during the $285 million Drift Protocol hack on April 1, 2026.
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Momentum 24h
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Why now
- The Drift Protocol hack occurred recently on April 1, 2026, making the issue urgent.
- ZachXBT's public accusations have intensified scrutiny on Circle's handling of stolen funds.
- Ongoing concerns about stablecoin security and illicit fund flows are critical for market confidence.
Why it matters
- Highlights potential vulnerabilities in USDC's security and Circle's response mechanisms.
- Raises regulatory and compliance concerns for stablecoin issuers amid large-scale hacks.
- Signals risks for DeFi protocols relying on USDC and cross-chain infrastructure.
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- Continuity stage: emerging_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 3 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
All evidence
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Drift Protocol Hack: $285M Stolen by Lazarus Group, Circle Under Fire
CryptoCurrency · en.spaziocrypto.com · 2026-04-04 20:18 UTC
Circle Faces Heat From ZachXBT Over Inaction During $285M Drift Hack
Crypto.News · crypto.news · 2026-04-04 08:30 UTC
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