[Former Mt. Gox CEO Proposes Bitcoin Hard Fork to Recover Stolen Funds] Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès proposed a Bitcoin hard fork on February 27, 2026, aiming to recover approximately 80,000 bitcoins stolen during the 2011 hacking incident (now valued at over $5.2 billion). The proposal suggests using the Mt. Gox recovery address signature to access these funds and return them to creditors. Supporters believe this move could resolve a clear theft case, while opponents worry it may undermine Bitcoin's principle of immutability and set a dangerous precedent.