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Nubank and Mercado Pago Pause Crypto Operations

Nubank and Mercado Pago halt crypto services after provider issues.

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Nov 6, 2026

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Nubank and Mercado Pago Pause Crypto Operations

Nubank and Mercado Pago halt crypto services after provider issues.

In brief

Nubank and Mercado Pago halt crypto services after provider issues. Nubank and Mercado Pago paused crypto deposits and withdrawals in Brazil due to third-party provider instability, with no customer security impact. Originally reported by Pymnts.

Crypto Services Paused

Nubank and Mercado Pago paused crypto deposits and withdrawals in Brazil due to third-party provider issues.

Security Claims

Nubank stated all assets and information remain protected, with no infrastructure compromise or customer security risk.

Impact on Users

Impact on Users

Nubank did not specify how many of its 120 million Brazilian customers were affected by the suspension.

Mercado Pago Actions

Mercado Pago blocked external crypto transfers as a precaution after identifying instability in asset transfers.

At a glance

Nubank and Mercado Pago paused crypto deposits and withdrawals in Brazil due to third-party provider instability, with no customer security impact.

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