Mercado Bitcoin to Resume Pix Withdrawals Following $49M Hack
Mercado Bitcoin will resume fiat deposits and withdrawals via Brazil's Pix system next week following a $49 million security incident, while crypto operations remain frozen.
Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin plans to reopen fiat deposits and withdrawals through the country's Pix instant payment system next week, following a $49 million hack.
Fiat Services Resume
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According to Cointelegraph, customers will be able to deposit and withdraw money using Pix starting next week. However, cryptocurrency trading and crypto asset transfers will remain suspended as the exchange works through the aftermath of the security breach.
Key facts
- Mercado Bitcoin suffered a $49 million security hack.
- Deposits and withdrawals via Brazil's Pix instant payment system will reopen next week.
- Cryptocurrency trading and crypto asset transfers remain suspended.
Source: cointelegraph.com
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