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Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin Freezes Deposits and Withdrawals Due to Ongoing Security Incident, Losses Estimated Near $40 Million

Bitcoin MagazineMicah Zimmerman3h ago7/10

Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil's largest exchange, froze deposits and withdrawals during a security incident; the loss amount is not yet confirmed.

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