Mt. Gox Begins $2B Bitcoin Payouts with Test Transaction: Arkham

As a seasoned researcher who has witnessed the tumultuous rise and fall of cryptocurrencies, I find myself both intrigued and hopeful as I observe the latest developments with the Mt. Gox Bitcoin distribution. The test transaction from the wallet managed by BitGo, one of the chosen crypto service providers, is a significant step forward in what has been a decade-long ordeal for victims who lost their funds when Mt. Gox went bankrupt.


A transaction involving cryptocurrency, originating from a wallet associated with the shuttered Mt. Gox exchange, indicates that the process for returning funds to affected creditors is moving forward.

Today at 14:40 UTC, a wallet linked to it was provided $2 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) from the Mt. Gox trustee. This wallet, as per blockchain intelligence firm Arkham Intelligence, is thought to be managed by BitGo.

Breaking News: The Bitcoin Wallet Linked to Mt. Gox’s $1.95 Billion Transfer Has Commenced Test Transactions

— Arkham (@ArkhamIntel) August 13, 2024

BitGo has been selected as one of five digital currency service companies assigned to facilitate the distribution of Bitcoin to individuals who had their assets frozen due to the bankruptcy of Mt. Gox.

Two weeks ago, a significant Bitcoin transfer of 5,511 BTC (worth approximately $3.15 billion) took place, and since then, another transaction, functioning as a test, has been carried out. This test transaction was initiated from a Mt. Gox cold wallet that contained funds earmarked for creditors.

As an analyst at Arkham Intelligence, I have determined that the wallet in question is likely associated with BitGo based on our examination of custody structures and wallet typologies. Our investigation has further uncovered other key players involved in this process, namely Bitbank, Bitstamp, Kraken, and SBI VC Trade.

After conducting a trial transaction, some Reddit users from a forum specifically for Mt. Gox creditors reportedly received funds in their BitGo wallets. Yet, these claims are still unconfirmed.

As a crypto investor reflecting on history, I recall the fall of Mt. Gox, once the dominant player in Bitcoin exchanges, which crumbled in 2014 after a devastating hack. Since then, the distribution of approximately 140,000 Bitcoins and an equivalent amount of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has been a long-standing issue for creditors, who have been patiently waiting almost a decade for resolution. The trustee started dispersing these assets in early July, causing a brief downturn in Bitcoin prices that dipped below $54,000 on July 5.

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2024-08-14 01:08