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Chainalysis Puts Mercado Bitcoin Hack at $49 Million Across 17 Chains

The Defiant·November 3, 2026·1 min read
Chainalysis Puts Mercado Bitcoin Hack at $49 Million Across 17 Chains

Chainalysis valued the Mercado Bitcoin hack at $49 million across 17 chains. Mercado Bitcoin separately said $11 million has been blocked and promised no customer losses, while access to services remains suspended. The exchange is working to recover funds and restore operations after the security breach.

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