He is the man at the centre of one of the biggest bankruptcy scandals involving Bitcoin. In 2015, CEO Mark Karpeles was arrested by Japanese authorities on charges of embezzlement and aggravated breach of trust. He was eventually acquitted on most of the charges and handed a suspended sentence for falsifying data.

What do we know today about how the Japanese exchange was hacked, and where the missing Bitcoin could be today? How has the process of restitution for victims' monies progressed? What was the personal cost of the bankruptcy scandal? How does Karpeles view what happened with FTX? Michelle Martin finds out, in conversation with Mark Karpeles. 

He is the man at the centre of one of the biggest bankruptcy scandals involving Bitcoin. In 2015, CEO Mark Karpeles was arrested by Japanese authorities on charges of embezzlement and aggravated breach of trust. He was eventually acquitted on most of the charges and handed a suspended sentence for falsifying data.
What do we know today about how the Japanese exchange was hacked, and where the missing Bitcoin could be today? How has the process of restitution for victims' monies progressed? What was the personal cost of the bankruptcy scandal? How does Karpeles view what happened with FTX? Michelle Martin finds out, in conversation with Mark Karpeles.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.