Mystery creator of Bitcoin becomes one of the world s richest with £44billion stash
The identity of the creator of Bitcoin remains a mystery with several mathematical wizards put in the frame. However, some conspiracy theories claim they may be dead
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Mystery Bitcoin creator now one of richest people EVER with staggering $60billion stash
Harry Pettit, Senior Digital Technology and Science Reporter
Apr 14 2021, 7:35 ET
Updated: Apr 14 2021, 7:39 ET
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pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin is now one of the world s richest people.
Based on their estimated holdings of the cryptocurrency, Satoshi Nakamoto is believed to be worth over $60billion (£44billion) today.
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Bitcoin s founder may now be the 19th-wealthiest person aliveCredit: Alamy
That would make them the 19th-wealthiest person alive, according to Forbes’ recently updated list of the world’s richest billionaires.
Bitcoin was the first decentralised currency – a digital currency created or mined using complex calculations carried out by computers.