Decrypt reports that Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil's largest Bitcoin exchange, will refund users affected by a hack that resulted in a loss of $40 million. The exchange has frozen withdrawals, but it has assured customers they will not bear the financial burden of the incident. No date has been provided for when withdrawals will resume.
Based on the Decrypt report; not independently verified.
Source published: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:16:03 +0000
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