✔ VERIFIED First reported by The Defiant · Nov 2, 14:50 UTC · updated Nov 3, 07:10 UTC
Mercado Bitcoin Halts Withdrawals After Wallets Drained Across 10 Blockchains
TLDR Mercado Bitcoin paused deposits and withdrawals on Nov. 2 after wallets were drained on at least 10 blockchains. Security firms estimate losses between $40 million and $46 million. Tether froze…
Common to all reports: Mercado Bitcoin · Withdrawals · Wallets · Brazil · 10
Confirmed by 5 sources
- The Defiant (crypto newsroom · US) · Nov 2, 14:50 UTC · read at the source
- CoinDesk (crypto newsroom · US) · Nov 2, 15:53 UTC · read at the source
- Decrypt (crypto newsroom · US) · Nov 2, 16:46 UTC · read at the source
- Ambcrypto (crypto newsroom · International) · Nov 2, 16:59 UTC · read at the source
- CoinCentral (low-credibility outlet · International) · Nov 3, 07:10 UTC · read at the source
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Tags: Regulation, Hack/Exploit, Stablecoin, Security, Bitcoin, BTC, USDT
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