Mercado Bitcoin, a leading Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Monday, November 2, that it has suspended all deposit and withdrawal operations following a security incident detected in its systems. The company stated that the issue was identified and contained during the early hours of the morning. While the firm confirmed that no client funds were lost and no data leak occurred, it has not yet clarified whether unauthorized asset movements or theft took place.
In an official statement posted on X, Mercado Bitcoin described the suspension of transactions as a preventive protective measure. The exchange noted that its teams are currently mobilized to investigate the incident, track assets, and coordinate necessary actions with competent authorities. The company emphasized its commitment to restoring operations safely once the situation is fully resolved.
This security event at the Brazilian platform comes just days after a massive cyberattack on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. That earlier incident, which occurred last Friday, November 30, resulted in the theft of approximately $6.3 billion (roughly R$ 34 billion). The timing has raised concerns within the sector regarding the security of digital asset platforms.
Sources: G1.