According to CoinMeta, the founder of BitMart, Sheldon, responded on the X platform that BitMart has not absconded. The core team is currently conducting an asset inventory, asset collection, and system maintenance, with the goal of completing the refund process in an orderly manner. Sheldon denies misappropriating user assets, rushing ahead prematurely, or withdrawing funds, and stated that they have considered involving courts and third-party audit institutions. Relevant information will be disclosed through transparent reports in the future.