The New York Times Claims to Have Confirmed the True Identity of Bitcoin Inventor Satoshi Nakamoto
A report by The New York Times claims it has confirmed the true identity of the inventor of Bitcoin, known by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. This person is one of the wealthiest on Earth. The report states that the inventor of Bitcoin is British cryptographer Adam Back, who remains an important figure in the Bitcoin world today.
The New York Times' analysis is mainly based on textual analysis of past emails and posts, particularly the unconventional use of hyphens and British spelling habits.
Back has repeatedly denied being Satoshi Nakamoto.
According to cryptocurrency exchange Arkham, Satoshi Nakamoto holds approximately $73 billion worth of Bitcoin.
Back’s BSTR Holding has agreed to merge with shell company Cantor Equity Partners I.
In a podcast transcript submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Back stated he was “one of the earliest participants in Bitcoin” and that he was the first person to receive an email from Satoshi Nakamoto; Back had developed the core elements of mining as early as 1997.