# Mercado Bitcoin loses $46m

Quick Take · News · Published November 2, 2026 · By [Anthony Asuaje](https://walkeranthony.com/about/), Walker Strategies
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Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil's largest crypto exchange, has been hit by a $46 million security breach. The exchange confirmed the incident and paused withdrawals. This breach may impact investor confidence in the exchange and the broader crypto market.

Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil's largest crypto exchange, has been hit by a security breach resulting in a loss of $46 million.

The exchange confirmed the incident earlier on Monday and has paused withdrawals as a precautionary measure.

This security breach may have significant implications for the exchange and its users, and could potentially impact the broader crypto market in Brazil.

Source: [theblock.co](https://www.theblock.co/news/defi/2026-11-02-mercado-bitcoin-hack-46-million-brazil-exchange-432333)

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