Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Circle clashed with Tether-backed fund over market manipulation concerns, and won

  • Circle banned Tether-backed Heka Funds from its platform due to market manipulation concerns, leading to a $49 million arbitration claim by Heka.
  • An arbitrator ruled in favor of Circle, validating its decision and highlighting the aggressive competition between USDC and USDT stablecoin issuers.
  • The dispute underscores the increasing importance of platform surveillance and compliance for stablecoin issuers to maintain market confidence and credibility.

Topics: Asset types, Legal regulatory, Institutional adoption, Stablecoins digital cash, Enforcement actions litigation, Onboarding prime brokerage

Tags: #circle #tether #usdc #usdt #hekafunds #marketmanipulation #arbitration #stablecoinrivalry #compliance #platformsurveillance

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