Chainalysis Puts Mercado Bitcoin Hack at $49 Million Across 17 Chains
Mercado Bitcoin separately says $11 million has been blocked and promises no customer losses, while access to services remains suspended.... Read the full story at The Defiant
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Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin halts withdrawals after $40 million drained across 10 chains
The Brazilian exchange paused deposits and withdrawals after wallets on at least 10 chains were...
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