still doesn't mean much- this could be a a transfer to a new address to rinse all the old ones. Time will tell if they are setting up to start again.

Don't get me wrong I am not optimistic, but so far all indications are that btc-e are in a sticky situation. They do have an incentive to continue, they have only been fined.

If that have been laundering dirty money other than hackers, I do not expect an exit scam. You do not want angry criminals on your tail for the sums of money we have been shown they process.