Mt. Gox Statement Claims it Made Conscious Decision to Halt Transactions
The recent revelations regarding Mt. Gox have been attracting a lot of commentary from everyone other than the exchange itself. However, the troubled exchange has finally issued a brief statement, albeit one which is unlikely to reassure investors. It is now becoming apparent that Mt. Gox is about to make an announcement, and that it might be rebranded. However, a new brand identity is probably the least of its worries: for all intents and purposes, the exchange appears to be insolvent and defunct. Its latest statement reads: Dear MtGox Customers, In the event of recent news reports and....
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