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Mystery Deepens: Satoshi Nakamoto’s Stolen Statue Sparks Bitcoin Conspiracy Theories in Lugano
Mystery Deepens: Satoshi Nakamoto’s Stolen Statue Sparks Bitcoin Conspiracy Theories in Lugano
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A bronze tribute to Bitcoin's enigmatic creator vanished overnight—leaving more questions than a Mt. Gox balance sheet.
The Heist That Mocked Decentralization
Thieves bypassed Lugano's surveillance to swipe the 300-pound monument, proving even crypto's physical symbols aren't immune to rug pulls.
Cypherpunks or Corporate Sabotage?
Local authorities found zero transaction traces—just like Satoshi's real identity. The theft coincides with Lugano's push to become Europe's crypto hub.
A $10M Irony
The city spent taxpayer funds commemorating decentralized money—only to learn hard wallets beat bronze statues for security.
As police chase dead-end leads, one truth remains: Nakamoto's legacy, like his statue, is now literally in someone else's hands.
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