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THE BLOCK: Circle halted dealings with Tether-backed Heka Funds in December 2023 on concerns of USDC market manipulation; arbitration records detail Tether's $800M stake

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Arbitration disclosures indicate Circle suspended Heka Funds in Dec 2023 over alleged USDC market manipulation, while filings show Tether invested $800M in Heka's Elysium fund and waived USDT mint fees; an arbitrator sided with Circle, citing nondisclosure of Tether's role. The news heightens counterparty and governance scrutiny around stablecoin market structure, potentially tightening risk controls and liquidity relationships across venues.
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THE BLOCK: Circle suspended Heka Funds in December 2023 after raising concerns that the firm was manipulating markets tied to USDC. Arbitration documents released Tuesday say Tether invested $800 million in Heka's Elysium fund and waived USDT minting fees. The arbitrator ultimately sided with Circle, concluding Heka intentionally avoided disclosing Tether's involvement.
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