9 Conspiracy Theories About Newsweek’s Story On Satoshi Nakamoto, The Alleged Father Of Bitcoin

Questions abound since the man Newsweek reported is the reclusive creator of Bitcoin said he had nothing to do with the digital currency — and you know what the internet does with unanswered questions.

Newsweek reported Thursday it had found the mysterious founder of Bitcoin living in Temple City, Calif. But in a two-hour interview with the Associated Press, Satoshi Nakamoto denied any involvement with Bitcoin.

Newsweek reported Thursday it had found the mysterious founder of Bitcoin living in Temple City, Calif. But in a two-hour interview with the Associated Press, Satoshi Nakamoto denied any involvement with Bitcoin.

What's the truth? The internet has many theories.

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The media frenzy around Satoshi helped the CEO of the Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox steal 180,000 Bitcoins.

The media frenzy around Satoshi helped the CEO of the Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox steal 180,000 Bitcoins.

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