
“Not only did the exchange lose the virtual money, but it does not have the U.S. dollars to repay site members who had balances in BTC. Consequently, Shtylman is looking at the possibility of bankruptcy proceedings. If such measures are taken, it will be interesting to economists and Bitcoin users how the courts handle the valuation and repayment of this very unusual currency.”
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/250-000-worth-bitcoins-stolen-net-heist-980871
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