On February 28, 2014, 10 years ago, the world's largest Bitcoin exchange closed its doors.
Mt. Gox files for bankruptcy after losing 740,000 BTC in a hack.
The platform handled approximately 70% of all Bitcoin transactions.
A look back at the story of Mark Karpelès who was the CEO of Mt. Gox.
#MtGox #Bitcoin #BTC #History #MarkKarpeles
https://inbitcoinwetrust.substack.com/p/a-look-back-at-the-rise-and-fall
Sylvain Saurel
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2024-02-29 06:54:24
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