Mt Gox

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Mt. Gox Hearing Preview: Mark Karpeles Aims for Deposition in Taiwan

The next hearing in the ongoing US bankruptcy case concerning bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox takes place in Texas today.

Business  ·  1 April 2014
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Mt. Gox Used Client Money for Operations and Extravagances, Allege Staff

Mt Gox used customer deposits to fund company operations and unnecessary purchases back in 2012, according to its staff.

Business  ·  30 March 2014
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Study: Mt. Gox May Have Lost Just 386 BTC Due to Transaction Malleability

Researchers at ETH Zurich University question whether transaction malleability played an extensive role in Mt. Gox's bitcoin losses.

Markets  ·  27 March 2014
Facebook

Chamath Palihapitiya: Bitcoin is Moving Past ‘Amateur Hour’

Former Facebook and AOL executive Chamath Palihapitiya discussed the importance of attracting tech-savvy, business-minded users to bitcoin.

Business  ·  26 March 2014
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Bitcoin Exchange Leaders Look to Rebuild Trust in Aftermath of Mt. Gox

The CEOs of Kraken and BTC China emphasized the need for building consumer trust today at CoinSummit.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2014
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Today in Gox: Police on the Case, More Coin Rumors

Today's Mt. Gox updates bring in the Japanese Police to find missing bitcoins, and add some mysterious tweets.

Markets  ·  26 March 2014
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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Bankruptcy, Derivatives and Consumer Protection

In this regulation roundup, Jason Tyra examines the most significant news from the world's regulators and law courts.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 March 2014
News

US Class Action Lawyer: Mt. Gox Wallet Discovery “Highly Suspect”

Chris Dore, a partner at Edelson law firm, talks to CoinDesk about the latest Mt. Gox case developments.

Markets  ·  21 March 2014
Europe

Financial Faux Pas Highlight the Need for Decentralised Currencies

Banks issue non-performing loans, credit card companies get scammed, insurers get defrauded – so why the focus on bitcoin?

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2014
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Mt. Gox Confirms Discovery of 200,000 BTC in ‘Old-Format’ Wallet

Mt. Gox has confirmed it has found a bitcoin wallet containing 200,000 BTC.

Markets  ·  21 March 2014
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Mt. Gox May Still Hold $118 Million (200,000 BTC) in Funds, Report Suggests

A Mt. Gox bankruptcy judge has revealed the exchange uncovered a lost wallet with 200,000 BTC.

Business  ·  20 March 2014
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Bitcoin’s Growing Role in US Politics

With US midterm elections approaching, bitcoin's role in campaign donations will bring it further into the political spotlight.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 March 2014
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Mt. Gox Allowing Users to Login, Check Balances

Mt. Gox appears to be allowing users to login and check balances, though the purpose of this is unknown.

Business  ·  18 March 2014
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Japanese Megabank Mizuho Now an Official Defendant in Mt. Gox Lawsuits

Changes to a lawsuit against Mt. Gox in North America added Mizuho Bank and founder Jed McCaleb as defendants.

Business  ·  16 March 2014
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Bitcoin Trading Volume Concentrating in Largest Exchanges

Data indicates that BTC trading volume has concentrated in the larger exchanges, while smaller companies are being pushed aside.

Markets  ·  15 March 2014