Mercado Bitcoin Vows to Cover Customer Losses After Massive Hack

Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin disclosed a major security incident on Nov. 2, 2026, involving approximately $38 million in digital assets. The attack presents a substantial financial and operational challenge for one of Latin America’s largest cryptocurrency platforms, with its response now drawing attention from customers, blockchain investigators, and the broader digital asset industry. Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin is facing a costly security crisis following a Nov. 2 attack that drained cryptocurrency from its operational wallets.

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