Mercado Bitcoin says hack contained, but blockchain data contradicts exchange's account
On-chain analysis suggests losses beyond what the Brazilian exchange disclosed, and access is set to be restored after the incident.
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- Yahoo FinanceMercado Bitcoin Said Its Hack Was Contained, But Blockchain Data Tells a Different Story
- cointelegraph.comMercado Bitcoin to Restore Access After Hack
- shattered.ioMercado Bitcoin Hack Ran 4 Hours Past Containment [2026]
- Bloomberg.comBinance Says Everything Is OK. It Really Isn’t
- CoindeskMercado Bitcoin hack continued hours after exchange said attack was contained, report finds
- CointelegraphMercado Bitcoin says phased reopening to begin Monday, will cover losses
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- MSNBrazil's Mercado Bitcoin to absorb $40M hack loss, says customer funds are safe
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- FinancefeedsBitMart Founder Confirms Minor Hack, Suspects Link to $49 Million Mercado Bitcoin Attack