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MEXC Returns $3.1 Million to ‘White Whale’ After Public Outcry

Executives pledged process reforms following a withdrawal surge, with the company denying insolvency rumors.

Overview

  • The White Whale confirmed receipt of roughly $3.1 million after MEXC unfroze his account and issued a public apology.
  • Cecilia Hsueh, MEXC’s chief strategy officer, acknowledged mishandling the case and said a fast‑track channel will address unresolved account issues.
  • On‑chain scrutiny and community pressure, including posts by investigator ZachXBT about opaque ownership, coincided with heightened user withdrawals.
  • Data providers reported stress signals, with CryptoQuant tracking daily Bitcoin withdrawals jumping from about 40 to over 1,200 and CoinGecko noting a drop in trading volume.
  • User complaints about other frozen accounts persist, while MEXC has rejected bankruptcy speculation and stated that all user assets are fully backed.