CoinDesk Podcast Network Does the U.S. Government Know the Identity of Satoshi Nakamoto?
Apr 16, 2025
What if the U.S. government knows who Satoshi Nakamoto is? A crypto lawyer's FOIA lawsuit dives deep into this provocative question. The discussion reveals intriguing claims of a meeting with a DHS agent linked to Bitcoin's mysterious creator. With AI complicating privacy concerns, the podcast unravels the challenges of anonymity in a digital age. Tune in for insights into the intersection of cryptocurrency and governmental oversight, and the ongoing quest to unveil this legendary figure.
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DHS Agent Meets Satoshi
- A DHS agent wanted to interview Satoshi Nakamoto and actually flew to California to meet him.
- The agent found Nakamoto was not alone; there were three others involved in Bitcoin's creation.
Potential DHS Confusion on Satoshi
- DHS may have confused Bitcoin's true creator with Bitcoin core maintainers.
- Transparency is needed to confirm if such a meeting actually uncovered Satoshi's identity.
Meeting with Dorian Nakamoto
- Ryan Landers, a DHS investigator, met Dorian Nakamoto, his family, and Hal Finney.
- Dorian Nakamoto was once misidentified as Bitcoin's creator but he denies involvement.
