USDC: Wisconsin prosecutors file criminal complaint against Circle
The complaint alleges Circle failed to comply with a court order to recover stolen assets, the first known criminal action against a major USDC issuer for refusing a freeze request.
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The complaint alleges Circle failed to comply with a court order to recover stolen assets, the first known criminal action against a major USDC issuer for refusing a freeze request.
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