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BitGo freezes USD1 at address linked to stolen funds

  • —The freeze targets a single flagged address connected to stolen assets
  • —BitGo said it found no security vulnerability in its own systems
  • —USD1 contracts allow authorized parties to freeze and, on some chains, reallocate balances
  • —USD1 supply fell about $400 million, or 9%, to roughly $4 billion by mid-October
Why it matters: The move highlights how stablecoin issuers can block funds on public blockchains, reviving questions about USD1's centralization and control.
Source: Crypto Briefing