Brazil’s Largest Exchange Mercado Bitcoin Halts Withdrawals After $40 Million Hack
Summary
Brazil's largest cryptocurrency exchange recently suspended customer withdrawals following a major security breach. Authorities and partners have already intervened, with Tether successfully freezing millions of digital tokens linked to the illicit activity.
Brazil's largest crypto exchange paused deposits and withdrawals after a security incident. Tether froze more than 4.5 million USDT tied to the attack.
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