Mercado Bitcoin Said Its Hack Was Contained, But Blockchain Data Tells a Different Story
Fresh forensic analysis traces $48.6 million across 11 blockchains and finds thousands of customer deposit addresses drained hours after the Brazilian exchange said it had stopped the breach on Monday.
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