{"id":42535,"date":"2024-12-03T05:24:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T05:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/dmm-bitcoin-to-cease-operations-transfers-assets-to-sbi-vc-trade-by-march\/"},"modified":"2024-12-03T05:24:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T05:24:32","slug":"dmm-bitcoin-to-cease-operations-transfers-assets-to-sbi-vc-trade-by-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/dmm-bitcoin-to-cease-operations-transfers-assets-to-sbi-vc-trade-by-march\/","title":{"rendered":"DMM Bitcoin to Cease Operations, Transfers Assets to SBI VC Trade by March"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Plans have been published by the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin to close and move its assets and accounts to SBI VC Trade. After major setbacks earlier this year, the exchange announced the closure in a statement on December 2.<\/p>\n<p>The decision was made in response to the terrible hack that DMM Bitcoin had in May, which resulted in the loss of 4,502.9 Bitcoin, which at the time was worth almost $305 million. Users were left in limbo for months as a result of the platform\u2019s forced suspension of essential services, such as cryptocurrency asset withdrawals and spot trading.<\/p>\n<p>In its statement, the company acknowledged the prolonged inconvenience to its customers, stating, <em>\u201cWe sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused over such a long period of time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While investigations are ongoing, suspicions have pointed toward North Korea\u2019s Lazarus Group, a notorious cybercrime organization. Reports indicate that some stolen funds were routed through Huione Guarantee, a Cambodian payments firm allegedly linked to large-scale money laundering activities.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Transition to SBI VC Trade<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The completion date of the transfer to SBI VC Trade is set for March 2024. SBI VC Trade has stated that it will replace DMM Bitcoin\u2019s 14 cryptocurrencies for spot trading, guaranteeing a more seamless transition for impacted users.<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong>5BTC or 111% + 111 Free Spins!<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Exclusive 111% Welcome Bonus + 111 Free Spins<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With this action, SBI VC Trade demonstrates its dedication to growing its presence in the Japanese cryptocurrency sector while maintaining service for DMM Bitcoin\u2019s shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>By highlighting the persistent weaknesses in the cryptocurrency industry, the closure of DMM Bitcoin emphasizes the significance of strong security protocols and regulatory monitoring.<\/p>\n<h3\/>  <\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/dmm-bitcoin-to-cease-operations-transfers-assets-to-sbi-vc-trade-by-march\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org ) Plans have been published by the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin to close and move its assets and accounts to SBI VC Trade. After major setbacks earlier this year, the exchange announced the closure in a statement on December 2. 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