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Crypto Lawyer Sues DHS to Unmask Bitcoin’s Elusive Creator

April 8, 2025 by Mwongera Taitumu

  • Lawsuit claims DHS knows Bitcoin creator’s identity; it seeks disclosure.
  • Attorney James Murphy teams up with a FOIA expert to force transparency from DHS.
  • Bitcoin community is divided over revealing Nakamoto’s true identity.

A cryptocurrency lawyer has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a bid to unmask the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of BTC. The lawsuit which was filed at the D.C. District Court, seeks to compel DHS to disclose Nakamoto’s true identity. The action follows previous attempts to search for the Bitcoin creator, who has remained unknown since the debut of BTC in 2009.

DHS Must Unveil Bitcoin Creator Or Risk Legal Showdown

Lawyer James Murphy, who uses the internet alias ‘MetaLawMan’, leads the lawsuit. He has teamed up with former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) specialist Brian Field. The lawsuit targets claims that Bitcoin was created by a group of four individuals rather than one creator, which was made in 2019 by DHS Special Agent Rana Saoud.

The Great Mystery of the 21st Century–Who is Bitcoin Creator "Satoshi Nakamoto?"

The United States Government claims to know the answer–but isn't talking.

So, today I sued the U.S. Government to find out exactly what it knows.

🧵👇

— MetaLawMan (@MetaLawMan) April 7, 2025

The lawsuit shows that Saoud’s statement at an industry conference disclosed that DHS had interviewed the four individuals in California. These individuals reportedly explained Bitcoin operations and their reasons for Bitcoin’s creation. However, the DHS has not revealed the identities of the four persons, which has sparked curiosity and speculation from the crypto industry.

Murphy insists that the authorities should publish the information because BTC is popular across the world and produces substantial financial effects. He emphasizes that the government should maintain transparency about Bitcoin’s creator because of the widespread interest in this information. Murphy is prepared for a legal showdown in court if DHS Secretary Kristi Noem does not voluntarily release the information.

Mixed Reactions Over Nakamoto’s Identity Demand

This case has sparked fresh debates in the BTC community. Some users want to know Nakamoto’s identity, while others have expressed concerns about possible consequences. The opponents have explained the disclosure of its creator could threaten Bitcoin’s decentralized status and resistance features against government control.

Many theories and claims have emerged in previous attempts to identify Bitcoin’s creator. An HBO documentary proposed that Peter Todd, a BTC core developer, could be Satoshi Nakamoto. Todd denied such claims and labelled them as dangerous and unprofessional.

Nonetheless, the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains unknown. The lawsuit against DHS represents the most explicit attempt to discover the identity of Nakamoto. The outcome of the case could influence future discussions about the origin of BTC and its future.

Filed Under: News, Bitcoin News Tagged With: Bitcoin (BTC), DHS, James Murphy, Satoshi Nakamoto

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