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Mercado Bitcoin Absorbs $40 Million Hack Loss

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Mercado Bitcoin logo on a digital screen

Brazilian exchange says it will cover the shortfall after attackers drained funds across ten chains.

MoneyTurkey Crypto Desk | 2 November 2026

Key points

  • Mercado Bitcoin will absorb a $40 million loss and expects no customer losses.
  • The exchange halted withdrawals after the hack on Monday.

Mercado Bitcoin said it will cover a $40 million loss after a hack drained funds across ten chains. The Brazilian exchange halted withdrawals following the attack. No customer funds are expected to be affected.

What happened

Bloomberg reported that Mercado Bitcoin announced it would absorb the $40 million loss after the hack. CoinDesk reported that the exchange halted withdrawals after the funds were drained across ten chains. The attack is the latest in a series of incidents affecting digital-asset platforms.

Why it matters

The exchange’s decision to cover the loss means customers will not bear the cost. The halt in withdrawals is a direct response to the breach. The incident highlights ongoing security risks for crypto platforms operating in Brazil.

Exchange response

Mercado Bitcoin stated that it will absorb the full loss. The exchange confirmed that customer accounts remain intact. Operations are expected to resume once the security review is complete.

What to watch

  • Withdrawal resumption timeline
  • Security review outcome
  • Further statements from the exchange

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