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Topic: [2014-02-26] Mt Gox Bitcoin 'Theft' Faces Japan Probe (Read 1503 times)

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there is another article saying:

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High-level financial regulatory bodies in Japan are investigating the situation at MtGox [...] “At this stage, the relevant financial authorities, the police, the Finance Ministry and others are gathering information on the case,” he told reporters.

lets hope for an update soonish.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/currency/10664459/Japan-investigates-ailing-Bitcoin-exchange-MtGox.html
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Speculation.

Thought as much. Bloody media. Mark does no favours by refusing to comment on things which then fuel the speculation though.
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maybe mark has to answer some questions..."soon´ish"  Cheesy
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Speculation.
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It's not looking good now the police are investigating.

There's another recent and related article on Sky here, but have any Bitcoins actually been confirmed missing or stolen, or are they going on possible misinformation and unconfirmed sources / speculation?

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http://news.sky.com/story/1217499/mt-gox-bitcoin-theft-faces-japan-probe

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Authorities in Japan have confimed an investigation into the alleged theft of Bitcoins from Tokyo-based exchange Mt Gox.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary made the announcement a day after the Mt Gox website was taken down by the company to protect users, leaving open the possibility of huge losses for investors and prompting the Bitcoin exchange industry to defend its future.

Yoshihide Suga told reporters: "I understand that ministries and agencies concerned - financial services, police and the finance ministry - are looking into the matter to learn the full scope of the issue.
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