BTC-e operators have made an announcement confirming the platform is preparing for re-launch.<\/p>\n
In their update at Bitcointalk, the spokespersons for the exchange wrote:<\/p>\n
\u201cCurrently the process of transferring digital resources to the investment company is underway. The company is preparing for re-launch. As announced earlier, users will be able to withdraw 55% of their assets after the launch.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The exchange has also stated that it sees political motives and pressure from the U.S. authorities behind the exchange\u2019s shutdown last month.<\/p>\n
BTC-e was the target of a law enforcement operation in late July, during which one of its alleged operators was arrested<\/a> in Greece. U.S. authorities later seized BTC-e\u2019s web domain and unsealed a 21-count indictment, accusing Russian national Alexander Vinnik and BTC-e of facilitating the laundering of billions of dollars via bitcoin, along with a $110 million fine.<\/p>\n
Yet days after the arrest, a forum account long associated with BTC-e posted a pledge to relaunch the exchange, promising to return funds to those who were held accounts at the time of the shutdown.<\/p>\n
The next statement is scheduled for August 30th, with daily updates promised to published thereafter.<\/p>\n