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Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin Puts Security Incident at $38 Million, Says Clients Won’t Lose Assets
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Key points
- Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin has reported a security incident resulting in an estimated loss of $38 million.
- The platform confirmed it successfully blocked $11 million of the stolen funds with assistance from partners Tether and Circle.
- Mercado Bitcoin stated client assets remain safe while deposits and withdrawals stay suspended until security measures are restored.
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- UnchainedBrazil’s Mercado Bitcoin Puts Security Incident at $38 Million, Says Clients Won’t Lose Assets · 2 hours agoRead on Unchained
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