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Satoshi Nakamoto

The "Skull Of Satoshi" sculpture was developed for Greenpeace as a statement against Bitcoin's environmental footprint, but has been adopted as symbol of Bitcoin's pirate ethos. (Von Wong Productions)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Bitcoin 2008: Satoshi Nakamoto’s Busy Few Months Building the Revolutionary 'P2P Electronic Cash' Network
The Bitcoin white paper was first published 15 years ago. CoinDesk reflects on some of its earliest archival material and statements from Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.
The "Skull Of Satoshi" sculpture was developed for Greenpeace as a statement against Bitcoin's environmental footprint, but has been adopted as symbol of Bitcoin's pirate ethos. (Von Wong Productions)
By Daniel Kuhn
Oct 31, 2023 at 1:35 p.m. UTC
Oct 31, 2023
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When Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin in 2008, TradFi was in turmoil (Cate Gillon/Getty Images)
Finance
Opinion
On Bitcoin White Paper's 15th Anniversary, Wall Street Threatens to Swallow Its One-Time Challenger
The titans of finance are increasingly driving a space that, to many, was designed to put them out of business.
When Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin in 2008, TradFi was in turmoil (Cate Gillon/Getty Images)
By Nick Baker
Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 31, 2023
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CoinDesk Indices
Opinion
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and the Bull
What’s behind the bull case for bitcoin? Brian Rudick and Matt Kunke from GSR take us through the reasons in today’s Crypto for Advisors newsletter.
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By Sarah MortonBrian RudickMatt Kunke
Aug 31, 2023 at 3:45 p.m. UTC
Aug 31, 2023
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Craig Wright (Rob Mitchell/CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
Craig Wright Will Be Able to Fight Bitcoin Copyright Claim in UK After Winning Appeal
The self-proclaimed author of the Bitcoin white paper claims the operation of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash violate his intellectual property rights.
Craig Wright (Rob Mitchell/CoinDesk)
By Amitoj Singh
Jul 21, 2023 at 7:32 p.m. UTC
Jul 21, 2023
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Craig Wright at CoinGeek Conference New York (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for CoinGeek)
Policy
Regulations
Craig Wright Shows ‘Prima Facie Evidence’ of Contemptuous Conduct, U.S. Judge Says
The computer scientist who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto is still engaged in a $143 million dispute over bitcoin ownership.
Craig Wright at CoinGeek Conference New York (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for CoinGeek)
By Jack Schickler
May 5, 2023 at 3:51 p.m. UTC
May 5, 2023
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Technology
Apple
Hidden Inside MacOS, the Bitcoin White Paper
Satoshi’s vision exists in every version of MacOS from Mojave to Ventura, but is not in the older High Sierra (10.13) or earlier.
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By Sam Reynolds
Apr 6, 2023 at 5:48 a.m. UTC
Apr 6, 2023
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How Can Satoshi Nakamoto Have a Birthday?
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How Can Satoshi Nakamoto Have a Birthday?
April 5, 1975 is the birthday of bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Nakamoto entered a birth date when they registered the pseudonym with The P2P Foundation. Coi...
How Can Satoshi Nakamoto Have a Birthday?
By CoinDesk Inc
Apr 5, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Happy 48th Birthday, Satoshi Nakamoto
We love you but we don’t miss you.
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By George Kaloudis
Apr 5, 2023 at 6:43 p.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2023
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Craig Wright (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for CoinGeek)
Policy
Regulations
Craig Wright’s UK Contempt of Court Case Over Alleged Embargo Breach Abandoned
Judges at the High Court in London said they didn’t have the resources to explore the issue fully.
Craig Wright (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for CoinGeek)
By Jack Schickler
Apr 5, 2023 at 11:19 a.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2023
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