And how is the US supposed to take action against btc-e ? Apart from blocking banks from working with btc-e, I don't think there is much they can do.
Exactly. The US fine can go F itself. They have no reach to a foreign business that is not located on US soil.
The people who have had their investments over there can and should NOT be held liable for illegal actions of others.
The US Justice Dept can go F off on this one.