# Mercado Bitcoin Restores Read-Only Access

> Mercado Bitcoin lets users check balances but not withdraw funds after $49m attack.
- Title: Mercado Bitcoin Restores Read-Only Access · TokenPost
- Summary: Mercado Bitcoin lets users check balances but not withdraw funds after $49m attack.
- Keywords: mercado bitcoin, cryptocurrency exchange, read-only access, withdrawals, security attack, asset movement, crypto, TokenPost
- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/technology/53305
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:06:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mercado bitcoin, cryptocurrency exchange, read-only access, withdrawals, security attack, asset movement, crypto, finance
## Mercado Bitcoin
Mercado Bitcoin, a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, began restoring read-only access to customer accounts in stages on Monday after an attack that moved about $49 million in assets.
## Withdrawals Still Unscheduled
The exchange has not explained how the attacker gained wallet access. Security analysts described the asset movements as ordinary transfers, rather than an exploit of a smart contract.
## Account Verification Required
Before transfers resume in the next phase, users will have to confirm their account registration details.
## Key takeaway

Mercado Bitcoin restored read-only account access for customers after a $49 million attack, with withdrawals still unscheduled.