Mercado Bitcoin sets date to reopen platform after hack
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by Portal do Bitcoin ·
Mercado Bitcoin said it will begin reopening its platform on November 9 after this week’s hack, with access restored gradually. At first, users will only be able to view balances, statements and investments, while withdrawals, transfers and trading remain disabled.
Key points
- Initial reopening is scheduled for Monday, November 9.
- The first phase will allow account viewing through the website only.
- Withdrawals, transfers and trading remain suspended for now.
- MB says customers will not bear losses and that it will replace affected assets with its own funds.
- The company says it has already blocked more than $15 million with help from other firms in the industry.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the operational risk faced by centralized exchanges after a security breach. It also shows how industry coordination can help freeze stolen assets, even if recovery is still pending.
Original headline: “Mercado Bitcoin anuncia data para reabrir plataforma após hack e garante que ninguém perderá ativos”
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