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Mercado Bitcoin hackers swap $11M in stolen altcoins for ETH

By John Chen

The incident highlights the vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges and the challenges in recovering stolen assets, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures. The post Mercado Bitcoin hackers swap $11M in stolen altcoins for ETH appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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