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Mercado Bitcoin (BTC) Hack Emptied 36,042 Addresses 4 Hours Past Containment Claim
COINOTAG·November 5, 2026·1 min read
On-chain data shows the Mercado Bitcoin hack drained 36,042 deposit addresses for nearly four hours after a containment claim, with losses totaling $48.6 million. The breach continued despite initial reports of containment, raising concerns about the exchange's security response and the safety of user funds.
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