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Mercado Bitcoin Said Its Hack Was Contained, But Blockchain Data Tells a Different Story

Decrypt·November 5, 2026·1 min read
Mercado Bitcoin Said Its Hack Was Contained, But Blockchain Data Tells a Different Story

Fresh forensic analysis traces $48.6 million across 11 blockchains from Mercado Bitcoin's hack, finding thousands of customer deposit addresses drained hours after the Brazilian exchange said it had stopped the breach on Monday. The data contradicts the exchange's containment claim, suggesting the attack continued beyond its initial response.

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