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Tether Says It Froze Over 4.5 Million USDT Tied to Mercado Bitcoin Incident
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 02/11/2026, 15:17:24 UTC
Briefing created: 03/11/2026, 04:09:33 UTC
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Briefings
In November 2026, Tether froze over 4.5 million USDT linked to a Mercado Bitcoin incident, suspending deposits and withdrawals. This action followed blockchain records showing blacklist actions against exchange wallets, though the specific exchange involved remains unconfirmed in the provided text.
Key points
- Tether froze over 4.5 million USDT tied to a Mercado Bitcoin incident in November 2026.
- Deposits and withdrawals remain suspended following blockchain blacklist actions against exchange wallets.
Context
The freezing of Tether funds occurred in November 2026, coinciding with blockchain records of blacklist actions against exchange wallets. The specific exchange responsible for the incident is not identified in the available evidence.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to Tether's statement and mentions of blockchain blacklist actions. The specific exchange involved in the incident is not identified, and the exact nature of the blacklist actions is not detailed.
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