A new investigation by The New York Times has reignited one of the internet’s biggest mysteries by suggesting that Adam Back could be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).
NYT Report Sparks Fresh Satoshi Nakamoto Speculation
The report draws parallels between Back’s early work in cryptography and Nakamoto’s writings, pointing to similarities in language, technical ideas and timing.
It also notes that Back’s online activity appears to overlap with the period when Nakamoto was active — and aligns with the creator’s sudden disappearance after Bitcoin’s white paper was published.
‘I’m Not Satoshi,’ Back Says
Back quickly pushed back on the claims, taking to X to deny the theory.
“I’m not Satoshi,” he wrote, adding that the conclusions were based on “confirmation bias.”
i’m not satoshi, but I was early in laser focus on the positive societal implications of cryptography, online privacy and electronic cash, hence my ~1992 onwards active interest in applied research on ecash, privacy tech on cypherpunks list which led to hashcash and other ideas.
— Adam Back (@adam3us) April 8, 2026
He acknowledged his early involvement in cryptography and digital cash concepts but said …Full story available on Benzinga.com
