Experts divided over Binance hack asset freezes, warn recovery is another matter
CoinDesk· Olivier Acuna· Oct 30, 2026 · 7:55 PM
Tether, Circle and others moved within hours to block billions in stolen crypto, but legal experts question whether smaller victims would get the same protection.
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