Chainalysis estimates Mercado Bitcoin hack at $49 million

The Defiant reports that Chainalysis estimates the hack of Mercado Bitcoin at $49 million across 17 different chains. Mercado Bitcoin claims that $11 ...

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The Defiant reports that Chainalysis estimates the hack of Mercado Bitcoin at $49 million across 17 different chains. Mercado Bitcoin claims that $11 million has been blocked and assures customers that there will be no losses, although access to services is still suspended.

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Source published: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:56:08 GMT

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