Mark Karpeles

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Is Mt. Gox the Pets.com of Bitcoin?

Someday, perhaps everyone will think nostalgically about the life, times and ineptitudes of Mt. Gox.

Markets  ·  5 March 2014
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Mt. Gox Files for Bankruptcy, Claims $63.6 Million Debt

The exchange's lawyer announced the news during a conference at Tokyo's District Court late on Friday.

Business  ·  28 February 2014
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Bitcoin Foundation Board Reveals Hopes for Charlie Shrem’s Replacement

Members of the Bitcoin Foundation speak to CoinDesk about the many qualities their latest board member will need.

Tech  ·  26 February 2014
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Mt. Gox CEO Issues New Statement, Claims He’s Still in Japan

Mt. Gox has issued yet another brief statement and this time it is coming straight from CEO Mark Karpeles.

Markets  ·  26 February 2014
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Mt. Gox CEO Says Leaked Documents More or Less Legit

In an online chat conversation Karpeles says that he is not giving up on Mt. Gox.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2014
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All Mt. Gox Twitter Posts Removed

Mt. Gox has now removed all posts from its official Twitter feed, unnerving many customers and causing more speculation.

Business  ·  24 February 2014
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Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Resigns from Bitcoin Foundation Board

Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has resigned his position on the Bitcoin Foundation's Board of Directors.

Business  ·  24 February 2014
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Mt. Gox Bitcoin Price Falls Below $100, its Lowest Level Since July

The price of bitcoin on Mt. Gox continued to decline as community confidence in the once-leading exchange dwindled.

Markets  ·  21 February 2014
Startups

Bitcoin Foundation Opens Nominations for Empty Board of Directors Seat

The Bitcoin Foundation issued guidance today on the voting procedures for its forthcoming election this April.

Business  ·  19 February 2014
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Mt. Gox Founder Mark Karpeles Responds to Critics

Mark Karpeles, Mt. Gox's chief executive and founder, has fired back at critics in a recent interview with Forbes.

Tech  ·  13 February 2014
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Community Outrage Marks Latest Chapter in Mt. Gox Story

Several industry heavyweights have responded harshly to Mt. Gox's official explanation for its suspension of bitcoin withdrawals.

Business  ·  11 February 2014
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Mt Gox CEO on Bitcoin’s future

Mark Karpeles gives a great explanation of how we’re only just at the foot of the Bitcoin mountain. And there’s a long way to go yet. Read more Mt. Gox news on CoinDesk

Business  ·  23 April 2013