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From quantum hackers to bogus lawsuits, everybody wants Satoshi’s Bitcoins
May 25, 2026
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by Hannah Collymore
for CryptoPolitan
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A pseudonymous plaintiff filed a New York lawsuit claiming ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, including addresses linked to Satoshi Nakamoto. The claim targets large dormant BTC holdings and raises custody, security and legal uncertainty for Bitcoin and broader crypto markets. If courts compel transfer or unfreeze of those addresses it could create price volatility and set a precedent affecting on-chain asset ownership and adoption.
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A pseudonymous plaintiff filed a New York lawsuit claiming ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, including addresses linked to Satoshi Nakamoto.
