Was Senator Warren Duped into Honoring Satoshi Nakamoto in an Epic Bitcoin Prank?

• A prankster sought to honor Satoshi for pioneering an inclusive financial system.
• Senator Warren reportedly approved the request, sending a flag honoring Nakamoto.
• Investigators suggest the endorsement might not have come from Sen Warren.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts may have found herself unwittingly honoring Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin, after years of antagonizing cryptos.

The drama unfolded through a prank orchestrated by an anonymous Bitcoin enthusiast, who exploited the U.S. government’s flag program. This program enables members of Congress to nominate individuals or groups for recognition.

Emphatically, the prankster submitted a request acknowledging Nakamoto for pioneering “the first truly inclusive financial system.” Senator Warren’s office reportedly sanctioned the request, sending a flag honoring Nakamoto.

Bitcoin Magazine circulated the certificate, suggesting that Senator Warren, a consistent critic of cryptocurrencies, might have changed her perspective. Notably, over the years, Warren has built a reputation for opposing the adoption of Bitcoin. Last year, she led an initiative prohibiting traditi…

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