The closure represents the final nail in the coffin for the crypto-trading side of BTCC's operations.
More than a year after he sold one of China's longest-running bitcoin exchanges, Bobby Lee, co-founder and former CEO of BTCC, is back.
Bitcoin prices have remained largely unchanged today, fluctuating around $900 despite new trading fees on the three largest exchanges.
The busiest day for bitcoin exchanges ever was recorded on 26th November, according to data provider Bitcoinity.
Chinese bitcoin exchange BTCChina has a new name: BTCC.