Kim et al v. Circle Internet Group, Inc. et al

  1. August 31, 2026

    Circle Says N. Korea Hack USDC Was Never In Its Possession

    Blockchain company Circle Internet Financial LLC said that the family of a man who was kidnapped and murdered by North Korean agents cannot collect $232 million from the company following the April Fools' Day exploit of crypto project Drift Protocol, arguing it was not in possession of the contents of the wallets at issue.

  2. June 29, 2026

    Circle Faces $232M Suit From N. Korea Victim's Family

    The family of a missionary who was kidnapped and murdered by North Korean agents is seeking to collect over $232 million from blockchain company Circle after the stablecoin issuer allegedly failed to freeze funds linked to North Korean hackers amid the April Fools' Day exploit of crypto project Drift Protocol.