Hypernative estimates more than $40 million moved from wallets linked to Mercado Bitcoin across at least 10 blockchains. The exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals, says clients suffered no losses, and has not confirmed the estimate or explained how the transfers were authorized.
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Mercado Bitcoin has paused crypto deposits and withdrawals after a security incident. The exchange says customers suffered no losses, but a preliminary estimate flagged more than $40 million in suspicious transfers—an amount that does not confirm funds were stolen.
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Tether says it froze more than 4.5 million USDT linked to a Mercado Bitcoin security incident, while a separate report flagged over $40 million in suspicious transfers. The figures are not confirmed losses—and no recovery total has been established.
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Brazil’s central bank is rolling out a real-time crypto threat alert system after a major cyberattack showed how stolen money can sprint into crypto rails. The move pairs faster detection with tougher rules, including a planned 24-hour hold on suspicious transfers.
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