MtGox
Mt. Gox was a Bitcoin exchange that operated from 2010 until its collapse in 2014. Originally launched as a platform for trading collectible "Magic: The Gathering" cards, it pivoted to become one of the earliest and largest Bitcoin exchanges in the world. At its peak, Mt. Gox handled over 70% of all Bitcoin transactions globally.
The exchange was founded by Jed McCaleb and later sold to Mark Karpelès. In its early years,
In February 2014, Mt. Gox abruptly ceased all trading and began proceedings for bankruptcy protection. The company
Investigations into the disappearance of the Bitcoins and the subsequent bankruptcy proceedings have been ongoing for