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Bitcoin History Part 16: The First Mt. Gox Hack
25.8.2019
No one remembers the first Mt. Gox hack. It was a small sum, even by 2011’s standards, and the exchange reimbursed all users. The incident was to prove significant, however, for it set in motion a string of attacks on other bitcoin platforms that began the very next day. By the time the dust...
This Tiny Bank Gave Bitcoin to Its Entire Staff. Now It‘s Taking Crypto Clients
9.8.2019
Quontic, a small bank in New York, has started working with crypto firms, joining the very short list of institutions to embrace the sector
Former Mt Gox CEO Karpeles Must Face US Class Action, Judge Rules
30.7.2019
Mark Karpeles, former CEO of the early bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, must face a class action lawsuit in Philadelphia over the firm's 2014 collapse
Report: Fortress Offers to Buy Mt. Gox Bitcoin Claims at $900 a Piece
9.7.2019
Fortress Investment Group is reportedly buying Mt. Gox creditors’ bitcoin claims at $900 each
Fortress Will Buy Mt Gox Creditors’ Claims for $900 Per Bitcoin Owed
8.7.2019
Former Mt Gox customers can recoup $900 per bitcoin owed by selling their claims to Fortress Investment Group
Mt. Gox Vulnerability Covered Up by Founder McCaleb, Lawsuit Alleges
2.7.2019
Jed McCaleb’s misrepresentation of Mt. Gox played a part in keeping users on the platform until bankruptcy
Bitcoin’s Big Price Drop Is the Latest in a Long History of Flash Crashes
28.6.2019
On Wednesday, June 26, the price of BTC came close to reaching $14K. One hour later, it had dropped by close to 18%. Such events are known as a flash crash, a moment in time where a rapid-sell off happens and often times a few exchanges become inoperable. Over the last few years, especially when...
Founder Of Defunct Crypto Exchange Mt Gox Faces Lawsuit Accusing Fraudulent Misrepresentation
27.6.2019
Mt Gox founder Jed McCaleb has landed in legal trouble, as a fresh lawsuit has been filed against him, accusing him of fraudulent misrepresentation. The case is related to the handling of the crypto exchange, which is now defunct. The lawsuit was jointly filed by Joseph Jones and Peter Steinmetz...
Mt. Gox Founder Knew of Security Risks Years Before Collapse, Lawsuit Claims
26.6.2019
Mt. Gox founder Jed McCaleb is being sued by two traders who used the doomed exchange
Mt Gox Founder Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraudulent Misrepresentation
26.6.2019
Mt. Gox founder Jed McCaleb has been accused in court of making "fraudulent" misrepresentations over the now-collapsed exchange's operations
What’s the Deal With the Lightning Network?
17.6.2019
Remember that layer two scaling solution they promised for Bitcoin back in the day? Does anyone know what happened to it? It feels like we’ve been waiting for a finished Lightning Network longer than Mt. Gox victims have been awaiting restitution. For now, Lightning is accessible to users...
“CoinLab Is a Big Stopping Block”: Mark Karpeles Talks Mt. Gox Creditor Claims and Life After Trial
16.6.2019
“I believe it's going to be years until everything Mt. Gox clears out of the courts.” Mark Karpeles talks with Cointelegraph
Hodler’s Digest, June 3–9: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
9.6.2019
This week in the Hodler’s Digest, the SEC sues Kik, and the former Mt. Gox CEO does not actually get back into blockchain
Mt. Gox’s Karpeles: Press Rumors About My Blockchain Plans Are False
7.6.2019
Mark Karpeles, the CEO of defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox, has told Cointelegraph that media reports have misrepresented his return to blockchain
Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Announces New Blockchain Startup
5.6.2019
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles is dipping his feet back into the crypto industry as he wants to help Japan become a powerhouse within the blockchain economy. The former CEO of the now-defunct exchange told the media on June 5 about his new venture called Tristan Technologies. Also read: Mt...
Mark Karpeles: Why Bitcoin’s Security Tech Needs an Update
5.6.2019
The disgraced crypto CEO Mark Karpeles has a new book and a new mission: to secure bitcoin
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles to Serve as CTO of New Japanese Blockchain Venture
5.6.2019
Mark Karpeles — the former CEO of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox — has revealed he will serve as the CTO of a new Japan-registered blockchain technology firm
Former Mt Gox CEO Karpeles Launches Startup to Build a Blockchain OS
5.6.2019
Former Mt. Gox chief Mark Karpeles has reportedly revealed he's "starting from zero" with a new blockchain project
Ex-CEO of Mt. Gox, Mark Karpeles Starting a New Blockchain Business
5.6.2019
Mark Karpeles. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, whatbitcoindid
Mark Karpeles, the founder of the infamous, fallen Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox is allegedly starting a new blockchain business in Japan.
This was reportedly told by Karpeles himself in the comments to the press attending a news...
Cryptopia Suits Gather Steam as Another Failed Exchange Is Bound for Court
2.6.2019
When cryptocurrency exchanges fail, a seismic shock shudders through the cryptosphere. With thousands of users, from traders to companies, left out of pocket, litigation is inevitable in a bid to claw back some of the losses. Cryptopia is the latest in a long line of exchanges to face a litany...