Crypto Attorney Claims US Government Knows Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity
In a bold legal move, crypto attorney James Murphy has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, alleging that the agency possesses knowledge of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity. The lawsuit seeks to uncover documents that may confirm long-standing speculation about Nakamoto’s identity, a mystery that has persisted since Bitcoin’s inception in 2009.
Crypto Attorney Alleges US Government Knows Bitcoin Creator’s Identity
A crypto attorney, James Murphy, has filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, alleging that the agency knows the identity of Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Murphy, who dubs himself the “MetaLawMan,” explained the rationale behind the lawsuit in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that his FOIA lawsuit seeks documents concerning claims made by a high-ranking Special Agent of DHS that DHS had found and interviewed Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. The Freedom of Information Act allows the public to access federal government agency records.
Jack Dorsey Warns Bitcoin Needs Real-World Utility to Survive
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block Inc., has criticized Bitcoin’s current direction, stating that it must expand beyond its role as a digital gold and embrace real-world payments. Dorsey emphasized that Bitcoin’s long-term success depends on its utility and accessibility as a daily payment method. He warned that if Bitcoin fails to adopt this functionality, it could become irrelevant. Dorsey believes Bitcoin should support everyday transactions rather than being limited to emergencies or speculative investments.
Crypto Lawyer Sues US Gov to Reveal Bitcoin Creator’s Identity
Crypto attorney James A. Murphy, known online as “MetaLawMan,” has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeking documents that may disclose the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC). The lawsuit was filed in a D.C. District Court and follows a 2019 statement by DHS Special Agent Rana Saoud who claimed the agency had identified and interviewed four individuals behind Bitcoin. Saoud reportedly said DHS agents spoke with the group to understand how and why they created the cryptocurrency. Murphy’s lawsuit aims to uncover what the U.S. Government knows about the identity of Bitcoin’s creator.
Bitcoin Strengthens Against ‘Magnificent 7’ Stocks as Wall Street Quakes
Bitcoin’s price may be hovering close to a five-month low, but U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have hit the country’s largest tech companies harder. Since Nov. 5, Bitcoin has strengthened against the “Magnificent Seven,” a group of Nasdaq firms including top tech names like Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla. On Monday, one Bitcoin was worth around 1,993 shares of the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS), which offers equal weight exposure to the group of tech firms. A year ago, one Bitcoin could’ve bought 1,756 of the exchange-traded fund’s shares. On Friday, Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at asset manager VanEck, said the ratio had reached an all-time high.
Global Markets Uncertainty and Bitcoin’s Relative Strength
Nine months after the Japan Yen carry trade unwind, residual fears amid market uncertainty persist. Macro-economic headwinds from Trump’s tariff policies have added to this uncertainty, causing markets to fall. Despite over $5 trillion being wiped from the S&P in recent days, Bitcoin (BTC) has shown signs of relative strength, though it did experience a significant drawdown following global market reactions to tariffs. This debate was recently addressed by Jeff Park of Bitwise.
