Millions in cryptocurrencies frozen after Canadian founder's death

Discussed 3 days ago:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19060985 (178 points/125 comments)

Wait really? https://text.npr.org/s.php?sId=691296170

$200m, and only one person had the password? Is this really how crypto exchanges are run? I had a co-worker who worked at one explain a much more thorough process to me.

This story almost makes me want to go apply for a job at the SEC.

“Death” from Crohn’s disease while he happened to be in India, and had the only private key for 90+ million dollars. Sure.

It doesn't sound fishy at all

I'm 95% sure this is a bizarre exit scam

If the money moves everyone will know.