The secret identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious inventor of Bitcoin, might not be such a mystery anymore—at least not to the U.S. government. A bold new lawsuit filed by Virginia-based lawyer James Murphy claims that federal agents actually met Satoshi Nakamoto before 2019—and even discovered he wasn't working alone.
The Shocking Claim
According to Murphy, agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretly interviewed four individuals who were involved in creating Bitcoin. This interview supposedly happened in California, well before 2019.
The lawsuit is based on public remarks allegedly made by DHS agent Rana Saoud during a 2019 conference. In videos circulating online, a voice believed to be Saoud’s recalls how one agent pushed to “go interview Satoshi Nakamoto.” That agent, along with others, flew out to meet him—and were surprised to find he had three partners.
Real or Rumor?
Murphy wants answers and has taken legal action to get them. He filed the lawsuit to force DHS to respond to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request he submitted, demanding more details about this secret interview.
So far, DHS has not responded to the lawsuit, nor has it confirmed the audio from the 2019 event. The mystery deepens.
Why It Matters
Unmasking Satoshi Nakamoto isn’t just about satisfying curiosity. It could shake up the entire cryptocurrency world. Satoshi is believed to own 1.1 million Bitcoins—worth around $85 billion today. If that stash were ever sold, it could cause major ripples—or even crashes—in the crypto market.
Even major crypto companies like Coinbase warn investors about the risks tied to Satoshi's possible return.
The Endless Hunt
Over the years, many have tried to guess who Satoshi really is. From developers to tech CEOs like Jack Dorsey, names keep popping up, but no solid proof has ever surfaced.
Just recently, filmmaker Cullen Hoback claimed developer Peter Todd was Satoshi (Todd denied it). Others have pointed fingers at Jack Dorsey, who has also denied it.
Now, it’s James Murphy’s turn to stir the pot.
What’s Next?
Murphy’s legal action could be a game changer—if he’s right. But until DHS speaks up, the mystery continues. Whether this is a real breakthrough or just another twist in the long-running Bitcoin saga, one thing is clear:
The world won’t stop searching for Satoshi Nakamoto.