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Mercado Bitcoin Keeps Withdrawals Suspended, Identifies Incident Wallets

thedefiant.io • November 2, 2026

The exchange says customers suffered no losses. Its latest disclosure links the incident to destination wallets receiving bitcoin, ether and other assets.

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Critical Linux Flaw Affects Solana Validators Amid Ongoing Exploitation Anza has alerted Solana validators about a critical Linux vulnerability affecting Ubuntu systems. Operators are advised to filter incoming traffic and disable specific networking features while awaiting a kernel fix. The flaw is classified as critical due to its potential for exploitation, with a CVSS score of 9.0 or higher. The vulnerability's details remain limited, but it poses a significant risk to the Solana ecosystem. In a related incident, Mercado Bitcoin has suspended withdrawals while investigating linked wallets, although they report no customer losses. The connection between these incidents highlights the ongoing challenges in securing cryptocurrency platforms against emerging threats. 1 sources 70

Mercado Bitcoin Keeps Withdrawals Suspended, Identifies Incident Wallets

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