Mt. Gox, the once-prominent cryptocurrency exchange that ceased operations in 2014, has commenced the distribution of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash to its creditors. According to the official statement from Mt. Gox’s Rehabilitation Trustee, the reimbursements were conducted through designated exchanges, namely Bitbank and SBI.
Arkham recently reported the movement of 1,545 BTC, worth approximately $84 million, from Mt. Gox’s wallet to Bitbank’s active wallet. This transaction was followed by a significant transfer of 47,229 BTC, valued at around $2.7 billion, to a new address.
The reimbursement process began in July, as announced last month, marking a significant milestone for the former users of the platform.
Established by Jed McCaleb in 2010 and later sold to Mark Karpelès, Mt. Gox was a dominant force in the bitcoin market until its downfall in 2014. Security and operational issues, including hacks and trading suspensions, eroded its credibility, leading to the exchange’s closure.
The loss of 744,408 bitcoins due to a security breach prompted Mt. Gox to file for bankruptcy protection. This historic event continues to echo in the cryptocurrency market today.
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