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Chainalysis Estimates Mercado Bitcoin Hack at $49 Million Across 17 Blockchains
(20 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has assessed the hack of Mercado Bitcoin, a major Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, at approximately $49 million. The stolen funds were reportedly spread across 17 different blockchain networks.
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SOURCES
- thedefiant.io
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