FBI Denies Records on Bitcoin Creator Satoshi

The FBI has responded to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from journalist Dave Troy regarding records on Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, issuing a 'Glomar response' that neither confirms nor denies the existence of such records. The bureau characterized Satoshi as a 'third party individual,' which Troy found notable, emphasizing his intent to gather information rather than definitively identify Nakamoto. This ambiguity feeds into the ongoing speculation about Nakamoto's identity, with various theories suggesting it could be one person or a group, including early Bitcoin contributor Hal Finney. The FBI's position complicates the narrative, especially given the untouched wallets containing approximately 1.1 million BTC, indicating financial gain may not have been Nakamoto's primary motive. Troy plans to appeal the FBI's response in hopes of obtaining more information on the mysterious figure. Similar requests made in the past have yielded identical responses from the FBI and CIA, perpetuating the enigma surrounding Nakamoto's true identity.