Mercado Bitcoin restores customer access after $46 million hack, freezes $15 million

Mercado Bitcoin , one of Brazil’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, announced it will begin restoring customer account access on Monday following a major security breach that led to the theft of over $46 million in digital assets. Blockchain analysis firms estimated the scale of the stolen funds after the incident prompted a temporary account suspension for users. According to the company’s statement, customers will regain access to their accounts through the Mercado Bitcoin website, where they can view balances, statements, and investment holdings. The exchange emphasized that the restoration process will be gradual to ensure continued security.