Uncertainty for BTC as Bitfinex announces socialized losses for all accounts

Bitfinex says expects 'socialized loss' for $72 million bitcoin hack

Approximately $60 - $70M USD of losses will be "distributed" among balance holders at the time of the exchange freeze. More updates on the situation to come.

A truly fucked up situation indeed.

Useful links regarding the matter: So Bitfinex is "leaning towards a scenario" where they are taking BTC holders money to reimburse everyone else 100% • /r/Bitcoin

 

Interim Announcement August 6, 2016 Following the theft on August 2nd, the Bit - Pastebin.com

Announcement of 36% Haircut to all user balances, with Bitfinex Coin being added in place of losses to be redeemed by them at a time of their choosing.