Chainalysis said on November 2 that it had supported tracing and containment efforts following a security incident involving Mercado Bitcoin. The company referred to an incident estimated at approximately $49 million and said nearly $10 million had been frozen with help from partners. These figures concern traced and immobilized funds and do not represent a final audited loss or confirmed reimbursement to all customers. Tracing, freezing and returning funds are separate stages, each requiring evidence and potentially legal approvals. The next steps are to verify final losses, recovery procedures and the accessibility of funds.
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