Satoshi Nakamoto

Crime

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Email Hacker Allegedly in Talks With Bitcoin Creator

The hacker in control of Satoshi Nakamoto's emails is reportedly negotiating with the bitcoin creator.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 September 2014
Crime

Hacker Hijacks Satoshi Nakamoto’s Email, Threatens to Reveal All

A hacker appears to have access to Satoshi Nakamoto's online accounts and old emails, but their intentions are unknown.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 September 2014
Proof-of-Work

Bitcoin Pioneer and First Bitcoin Recipient Hal Finney Passes Away

Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney passed away this week. In memory, CoinDesk looks back at his life and legacy.

Markets  ·  29 August 2014
Satoshi Nakamoto

Bitcoin’s First Comic Book: The Hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto

The world of bitcoin is about to get its first comic book, courtesy of three Spanish artists.

Business  ·  13 July 2014
Exchanges

Marc Andreessen, Satoshi Nakamoto Take Top Honors at Inaugural Blockchain Awards

Day one of Bitcoin2014 wrapped up with Blockchain Awards, we reveal the big winners.

Business  ·  16 May 2014
Satoshi Nakamoto

Linguistic Researchers Name Nick Szabo as Author of Bitcoin Whitepaper

A group of forensic linguistics experts believe the real creator of bitcoin is former law professor Nick Szabo.

Tech  ·  16 April 2014
Bitcoin

Dorian Nakamoto Hires Lawyer, Denies Knowledge of Bitcoin

Nakamoto has stated via his lawyer, that he "did not create, invent or otherwise work on bitcoin".

Tech  ·  17 March 2014
Satoshi Nakamoto

Community Fundraiser Nets $7k and Counting for Alleged Bitcoin Creator Dorian Satoshi Nakamoto

An Andreas Antonopoulos-led fundraiser has thus far raised more than $7k for Dorian Satoshi Nakamoto.

Markets  ·  7 March 2014
Satoshi Nakamoto

Hiding in Plain View, Too Much Secrecy, and Where Next for Space-Bound Twins?

John Law suggests privacy seekers should stay hidden, bitcoin doesn't need Tor and a novel purchase for the Winklenauts.

Markets  ·  7 March 2014
Security

One Does Not Simply Find Satoshi Nakamoto

Newsweek isn't the first publication to try and identity the mystery man. What was so different this time around?

Business  ·  7 March 2014
Bitcoin

Satoshi Nakamoto Denies Being Creator of Bitcoin Amid Media Frenzy

The man Newsweek named as bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto has denied any involvement with the cryptocurrency.

Tech  ·  7 March 2014
Bitcoin

Denial, Outrage and Acceptance: Reactions to Satoshi Nakamoto’s ‘Unmasking’

Newsweek's article has sent tremors through the bitcoin community, drawing a range of reactions – from denial to outrage.

Tech  ·  6 March 2014
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Inventor Satoshi Nakamoto ‘Found’ in California

A Newsweek journalist is claiming to have found Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of bitcoin.

Tech  ·  6 March 2014
Startups

Bitcoin Wins Best Technology Achievement at TechCrunch Awards

The currency won the Best Technology Achievement award at the 2013 Crunchies, but Satoshi Nakamoto was a no-show.

Business  ·  11 February 2014
Bitcoin

Meet China’s Biggest Bitcoin Multi-Millionaire

Li Xiaolai, perhaps the most famous figure in the Chinese bitcoin world recounts his dealings with the cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2013