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Chainalysis Puts Mercado Bitcoin Hack at $49 Million Across 17 Chains
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 03/11/2026, 00:56:08 UTC
Briefing created: 03/11/2026, 01:00:39 UTC
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Briefings
Mercado Bitcoin reported a $11 million Bitcoin hack across 17 blockchain networks, with $49 million total exposure. The company blocked funds but stated no customer losses occurred. Access to services was suspended pending investigation. The article was published on November 3, 2026.
Key points
- Mercado Bitcoin reported a $11 million Bitcoin hack across 17 blockchain networks, with $49 million total exposure.
- The company blocked funds but stated no customer losses occurred, and access to services was suspended pending investigation.
Context
This incident represents a significant cross-chain attack involving Mercado Bitcoin, with the reported exposure amounting to $49 million across 17 networks. The company's response involved immediate fund blocking without customer financial loss, though service access was temporarily halted.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to Mercado Bitcoin's statement of $11 million blocked and $49 million total exposure across 17 chains. No specific dates of the attack, number of affected wallets, or customer impact details are provided in the source.
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