Mercado Bitcoin Vows to Cover Customer Losses After Massive Hack
Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin disclosed a major security incident on Nov. 2, 2026, involving approximately $38 million in digital assets. The attack presents a substantial financial and operational ch...
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