Mercado Bitcoin: Security Incident Involves $36.3 Million in Assets; $12.9 Million Already Frozen

As reported by TechFlow on November 03, according to Mercado Bitcoin's official announcement, the Brazilian cryptocurrency trading platform confirmed that a security incident occurred on November 2 and immediately activated its security and governance emergency response mechanisms, while also reporting the incident to relevant authorities. As a precautionary measure, the platform has suspended operations, and the App is currently temporarily unavailable; restoration timing will depend on the results of the security assessment.

Mercado Bitcoin stated that customer asset balances remain recorded in their respective accounts. The assets affected by the incident currently amount to approximately $36.3 million, of which $12.9 million has been successfully frozen, and related tracing and freezing efforts are ongoing. The platform reminds users to be wary of scams and will not proactively contact users to request passwords, verification codes, or transfers.

Source: TechFlow