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Mercado Bitcoin Said Its Hack Was Contained, But Blockchain Data Tells a Different Story

DecryptJose Antonio Lanz3h ago8/10

Forensic tracing finds $48.6M moved across 11 chains from Mercado Bitcoin, with customer deposit addresses drained hours after the exchange said the breach was contained.

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