Japan's mafia is differnt than American's mafia. They are technically savvy and might be more ruthless? (Don't ask me how I know--I was even shocked they exist, but even in Marin County I knew a guy who owed them money, and they were the first one he paid back. I have a huge suspicion that The Yakuza is running Mt. Gox? Asians not involved with gambling--what is that called ironic? And no I not racist, but just pointing out an observation. And funking yes--crypto currency is gambling. It's not backed by anything, other than code, and promises. If banks weren't insured by the federal government I would not keep my money in them. I blindly trust most poor, middle class people. Once they get a few shekels save up--they change. Yes--Most of the wealthy I have been around literally stole their money. Some legally, but many just stole. I hope Internet sleuths can find out what happened at Gox. And God bess the brave who lost their lives in the Ukraine.