Mt. Gox, the once-prominent Japanese Bitcoin exchange that infamously collapsed in 2014, is set to start distributing repayments to its creditors in Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) starting in July 2024. This development comes after years of legal battles and recovery efforts following the loss of approximately 850,000 Bitcoins.
Long-Awaited Repayments
The collapse of Mt. Gox led to extensive legal proceedings and a protracted process of asset recovery. In 2018, around 200,000 Bitcoins were recovered, setting off a rehabilitation process overseen by a court-appointed trustee. Creditors have been eagerly awaiting compensation, facing numerous delays over the years.
According to the latest filing, the rehabilitation trustee will commence repayments in July 2024, distributing both BTC and BCH to the creditors. This move is aimed at compensating users who lost their funds during the collapse. The crypto community is closely monitoring the exact details of the repayment plan, including the proportion of assets to be distributed and the timeline for completion.
Mt. Gox Owes Creditors 142,000 BTC
As of May, Mt. Gox is estimated to owe its creditors 142,000 BTC, worth over $9 billion. The exchange moved billions in Bitcoin earlier, which impacted the market. The debt to Mt. Gox’s 127,000 creditors also includes $72 million in Bitcoin Cash and $445.8 million (69 billion Japanese yen).
K33 Research analysts Anders Helseth and Vetle Lunde suggested in an April market note that creditors might start receiving their Bitcoin in May. The repayments need to be completed before October 31, 2024. The initiation of these repayments marks a significant milestone in resolving a financial disaster that has lasted nearly a decade.
Market Impact and Bitcoin Price Drop
In the broader crypto market, Bitcoin has recently dropped below $62,500, trading at its monthly low of around $62,490. This decline is part of one of the worst weekly drops of the year, influenced by a six-day streak of outflows from US Bitcoin ETFs and ongoing uncertainties over monetary policies. Bitcoin’s price has fallen by 6% over the past seven days.
The commencement of repayments by Mt. Gox could potentially influence market dynamics, given the large volume of BTC and BCH to be distributed. This development is not only a critical step for the creditors but also a noteworthy event for the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem.
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