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Mercado Bitcoin Reopens in View-Only Mode After Hack
(3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
Mercado Bitcoin, a major Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, has begun a limited view-only reopening following a security breach. Users can currently check their balances but cannot execute trades or withdrawals. Full details of the hack and the timeline for restoring full functionality have not been disclosed.
WHY IT MATTERS
A cryptocurrency exchange is a platform where people buy, sell, and store digital currencies — similar to an online brokerage for stocks.
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SOURCES
- thedefiant.io
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