Tether freezes $4.5 million linked to Mercado Bitcoin hack

CryptoSlate reports that Tether has frozen $4.5 million in assets connected to the Mercado Bitcoin hack, where the hacker reportedly holds $46 million...

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CryptoSlate reports that Tether has frozen $4.5 million in assets connected to the Mercado Bitcoin hack, where the hacker reportedly holds $46 million in cryptocurrency. The exchange is still working on restoration efforts but has not provided a timeline for reopening or specific financial details. Tracking addresses have been released as part of the investigation.

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Source published: Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:12 +0000

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