From CNN Brasil · João Nakamura · · 40s
Bitcoin Market Blocks $11.2m After Security Incident
Bitcoin exchange blocks $11.2m as security breach triggers recovery efforts.
In brief
Bitcoin exchange blocks $11.2m as security breach triggers recovery efforts. Mercado Bitcoin blocked $11.2m in assets following a security incident, with $38m still at risk as the exchange works with crypto partners to recover funds. Originally reported by CNN Brasil.
Security incident blocks assets
Mercado Bitcoin reported $11.2 million in assets blocked after identifying a security incident on Monday (2).
“O Mercado Bitcoin afirmou que US$ 11,2 milhões em ativos foram bloqueados após a identificação de um "incidente de segurança" nesta segunda-feira (2).”
Assets still at risk
The incident involves approximately $38 million in assets as the exchange works with crypto partners to recover funds.
“A última atualização indica que, neste momento, o valor dos ativos ainda envolvidos no incidente é de cerca de US$ 38 milhões.”
Exchange takes action
Mercado Bitcoin temporarily shut down to ensure safe recovery, warning users about scams and emphasizing no password requests.
“A plataforma foi tirada do ar temporariamente até ter condições seguras para a retomada.”
The takeaway
Mercado Bitcoin blocked $11.2m in assets following a security incident, with $38m still at risk as the exchange works with crypto partners to recover funds.
:strip_icc():format(jpeg)/kly-media-production/medias/9388636/original/014984700_1793657981-155333.jpg)
:strip_icc():format(jpeg)/kly-media-production/medias/9388640/original/026971600_1793661114-155329.jpg)
:strip_icc():format(jpeg)/kly-media-production/medias/9388642/original/045829000_1793661908-IMG-20261102-WA0113.jpg)
:strip_icc():format(jpeg)/kly-media-production/medias/9388634/original/036748800_1793638639-1000804045.jpg)
:strip_icc():format(jpeg)/kly-media-production/medias/9388639/original/071600000_1793659791-Kepala_BNPB.jpg)
