The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto – the mysterious creator of Bitcoin – may no longer be a secret. A prominent attorney in the cryptocurrency field has just filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), alleging that the agency met and interviewed Satoshi himself in 2019 – and is currently concealing this information.



Attorney “MetaLawMan” and the FOIA lawsuit attract attention


At the beginning of this week, attorney James Murphy – who refers to himself as MetaLawMan on platform X (formerly Twitter) – filed a lawsuit based on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The goal: to compel DHS to release documents related to a secret meeting with #SatoshiNakamoto .



"I want documents related to a senior agent's statement that DHS discovered and interviewed the creator of Bitcoin," Murphy wrote on X.




The mysterious meeting in 2019: Was Satoshi not alone?


According to the contents of the lawsuit, an agent named Rana Saoud – from DHS – publicly stated at the Offshore Alert Conference in 2019 that:



  • DHS sent agents to California to meet Satoshi Nakamoto.



  • Upon arrival, they realized that the person believed to be Satoshi was not alone, but accompanied by three others.



  • After the meeting, the agents understood "how Bitcoin works and why they created it."





"We received a response from headquarters, but thought: ‘If the agent wants to talk, and we have the budget, then let's go.’" – Saoud is said to have stated at the conference.



If these words are true, then DHS holds the key to unlocking the greatest mystery in modern technology history.



What documents does attorney Murphy request?


In the FOIA request, Murphy requested #DHS to disclose:



  • The transcript of Agent Saoud's speech at the 2019 conference.



  • All documents related to the meeting with any individual believed to be Satoshi Nakamoto or claiming to be so.



    • Including: recordings, transcripts, notes, emails, or internal documents.






Murphy emphasized that if the interview actually took place, there must be records – and that is something the public has the right to know.



Satoshi's identity – an unsolved mystery after more than a decade


Since Bitcoin was created in 2009, the community has continuously speculated about the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto – the creator of the first blockchain technology.


Names that have been associated with #Satoshi include:



  • Hal Finney – an early developer and the first to receive BTC from Satoshi.



  • Nick Szabo – the father of the 'bit gold' concept.


  • Gavin Andresen, Adam Back, Len Sassaman, Dorian Nakamoto, and even Elon Musk.



  • And Craig Wright, who has publicly claimed to be Satoshi since 2015 but has been dismissed by many.




In 2024, a court in England officially concluded that Craig Wright is not Satoshi, after a lengthy legal battle with the Crypto Open Patent Alliance.



Murphy asserts he will pursue it to the end


Although not claiming any individual is Satoshi, Murphy stated he will not stop until he uncovers the truth:



"It is possible that the DHS agent was mistaken, or the person they interviewed was not the real Satoshi. But if DHS continues to refuse to provide information, I will pursue the lawsuit to the end to clarify this mystery."



Murphy also emphasized that this issue is not just about history but also affects current investment policies and Bitcoin management.



What will happen if Satoshi's identity is confirmed?


Revealing the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto could shock the entire cryptocurrency market, because:



  • Satoshi is believed to own more than 1 million BTC – equivalent to tens of billions of USD.



  • If his identity and wallet were made public, confidence in Bitcoin could fluctuate dramatically.



  • It also opens up the risk of government interference in Bitcoin, if the person behind it is found to be linked to a specific organization or country.





Conclusion: Will the secret remain buried or will the truth come to light?


James Murphy's FOIA lawsuit could be a significant turning point in the quest to uncover the truth about the creator of Bitcoin. After more than a decade of speculation and debate, the public is facing the possibility that the greatest secret of the crypto world could be unraveled – and that comes from a U.S. government agency.


Will DHS reveal the truth, or will it find a way to keep this secret for many more years? All remains a big question mark.



Note: This article is a summary of information, not investment advice. The cryptocurrency market is full of potential but also poses risks, and investors should carefully consider before participating.