This report was false (based on incorrect assumptions on reddit it seems, and published without checking the actual facts) and was quickly taken down by NewsBTC. Sadly it has been syndicated and tweeted quite a lot.
May be you should take legal action against NewsBTC. Fake news articles such as this one destroys the reputation of the exchange, which was built over a long period of time. Ask them to publish an apology on their front page, or face legal action. I don't want to speculate on who is behind this fake news story, but unhealthy competition can be a prime reason.