Tradingview BitMart Founder Warns of Understaffed Security Team After New Hack
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- •BitMart's security team is severely understaffed amid ongoing restructuring.
- •The latest hack is suspected to be linked to the Mercado Bitcoin breach, with $391,000 in suspicious transfers identified.
- •BitMart is exploring recovery options for users after announcing plans to cease operations in January 2027.
BitMart, a cryptocurrency exchange, reported a new hack potentially linked to the recent Mercado Bitcoin breach. The founder, Sheldon Xia, indicated that the security team is severely understaffed due to restructuring and threats against employees. Approximately $391,000 in suspicious transfers were identified, traced back to wallets associated with BitMart and the Mercado Bitcoin hack. Xia confirmed that the amount involved in the latest hack was small but did not disclose specific figures. BitMart has faced operational uncertainties, including user complaints about delayed withdrawals and frozen accounts. The exchange is in the process of restructuring and has proposed recovery options for users, with plans to seek court approval soon. The situation remains as the exchange continues to face numerous attacks.
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