Nubank and Mercado Pago Suspend Cryptocurrency Transfers

Nubank and Mercado Pago are facing operational instability this Friday (6) that is affecting cryptocurrency transactions. Nubank has temporarily halted withdrawals and deposits of digital assets on its platform. The institution states that the issue stems from a failure at an external data provider.

Mercado Pago also confirmed technical difficulties preventing crypto asset transfers. The company's app displays notices regarding the instability and warns users about potential delays in deposit processing. Technical teams are working to restore the system.

Nubank emphasized that the failure does not compromise its internal infrastructure or the security of customer assets. Buying and selling functions remain operational within the bank's app. There is no official confirmation that the failures at both institutions share the same technical origin.

the crypto sector has seen recent security episodes across various global and domestic platforms. Mercado Bitcoin also recently suspended transactions following a security incident. Companies are seeking preventive measures to protect user digital wallets from external vulnerabilities.

Instability events on intermediary platforms increase the perception of operational risk in the digital asset market. This scenario may pressure the immediate liquidity of investors who rely on fast withdrawals to manage their positions in Bitcoin and other assets.