According to BlockBeats, DMM Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency trading platform, announced on June 16 that it has successfully raised a total of 55 billion yen (approximately 354 million USD) in response to the unauthorized outflow of cryptocurrency assets that occurred on May 31, 2024. The raised funds include 50 billion yen in debt financing, another 50 billion yen in debt financing, and 20 billion yen in subordinated debt financing. The Bitcoin equivalent to the stolen amount, which will be used to compensate users, was purchased on June 14.
Previously, BlockBeats reported that DMM Bitcoin, a subsidiary of the DMM.com Group involved in cryptocurrency (virtual currency) trading, experienced an unauthorized outflow of Bitcoin. The outflow amount was approximately 48 billion yen (equivalent to 305.9 million USD). The cause of this theft incident is still under investigation.