As a seasoned researcher with a knack for unraveling mysteries and a passion for digital currencies, I find the ongoing saga of Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity to be an intriguing enigma. The recent revelations from the FBI, through Dave Troy’s FOIA request, have added yet another layer to this complex puzzle.
As a diligent researcher, I’m persistently chasing after the elusive truth behind the enigmatic figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious architect of Bitcoin. Recently, intriguing disclosures have surfaced from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), shedding light on potential leads in this captivating mystery. Dave Troy, an esteemed investigative journalist, has graciously shared his findings from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request he submitted. This request sought any records related to Satoshi Nakamoto within the FBI’s extensive archives across its headquarters, field offices, legal attachés, and other record-keeping facilities.
Does The FBI Know Who Created Bitcoin?
Troy’s FOIA request, posted on the X social media platform, specifically asked for all records related to Satoshi Nakamoto that fall within the FBI’s authority. These records could help identify Nakamoto as a single person, group, consortium, or government body. The emphasis of the request was on obtaining clarity about whether the FBI possesses any information whatsoever about Nakamoto, be it under his pseudonym or any real identity that might be linked to it.
In his Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, Troy is asking for any records the bureau might have regarding ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ as a topic, not specifically to uncover the true identity of this person. If the bureau doesn’t have any records related to ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’, either as a general subject or concerning a deceased individual known by that name, he would like to be informed accordingly.
In the post that Troy provided, the FBI refers to Nakamoto as a “non-US person of interest.” This term is often used by American intelligence agencies when speaking about foreign nationals, hinting at intentional vagueness and implying that the FBI might have pertinent information but chooses to keep it confidential.
The FBI reiterates its stance that the person behind Bitcoin’s creation, known as “Satoshi Nakamoto,” is an individual from a third party, a response they often give when questioned about foreign nationals. This assertion comes even after clarifying and narrowing down the inquiry, according to Troy’s statement via X.
Additionally, he raised apprehensions about X in relation to the FBI’s understanding of his petition, pointing out, “This seems to imply that a) the FBI may have information identifying ‘Satoshi Nakamoto,’ but is unwilling to verify or deny the existence of such records, or b) the FOIA office might be mistaken and has not correctly deciphered this clearly worded request.”
The FBI’s “Glomar response” strategy, which neither affirms nor denies the availability of related documents, adds to the enigma. This method is supported legally by a court precedent, enabling agencies to dodge confirming the existence of such records, as their release could potentially have severe repercussions for national security or privacy matters.
On August 13th, Troy shared that he had already received the FBI’s preliminary answer regarding his inquiry. Furthermore, on X, Troy also got what is known as a “Glomar response” to his query about Satoshi Nakamoto. This response neither confirmed nor denied whether the agency held any records identifying the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the only instance where people have tried to unmask Nakamoto via formal channels. In 2018, Daniel Oberhaus, a writer at Motherboard, faced similar obstacles when he sought all emails mentioning Nakamoto’s name from both the FBI and CIA. Much like Troy, Oberhaus received a Glomar response from the CIA, which essentially said they couldn’t confirm or deny the existence of the requested documents. This strategy allows them to keep secrets while avoiding revealing potentially sensitive information.
In a different context, Eric Balchunas, an analyst at Bloomberg ETF, pointed out yesterday using Twitter (X) that US spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively hold around 921,540 Bitcoins, which is nearly as much as the estimated holdings attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto, thought to be approximately 1.1 million Bitcoins. Balchunas commented, “US spot Bitcoin ETFs are now controlling about 84% of the Bitcoin that Satoshi is believed to have, on pace to surpass and claim the top spot by Halloween.”
At press time, BTC traded at $59,173.
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2024-08-28 14:42