Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research, added a fresh twist to the Satoshi Nakamoto mystery saga on Tuesday, claiming that tech mogul Jack Dorsey is the elusive Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) creator.
What Happened: Sigel clarified on X that the opinion was his personal and not representative of VanEck.
He pointed to a combination of technical parallels, circumstantial links, patterns, uncanny coincidences, motive, and ability as evidence linking Dorsey, the founder of Twitter (Now X) and Block, Inc., to Satoshi.
“If Jack is indeed Satoshi, this is an opportunity for him to take steps to protect his safety, communicate succession and inheritance plans, and provide assurances that align with Bitcoin's decentralized ethos.,” Sigel said, adding that clarity will boost the apex crypotocurrency’s investment case.
Dorsey didn’t immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comment.
Why It Matters: Dorsey has been a vocal supporter of Bitcoin, making bullish predictions about its price. Last year, he predicted that the leading cryptocurrency would hit at least $1 million by 2030.
The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto has been a subject of intense speculation, with various figures, including Bitcoin Core developers Peter Todd, Len Sassaman, and Nick Szabo being linked to the pseudonym.
Photo by Frederic Legrand – COMEO on Shutterstock
Read Next:
© 2026 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
To add Benzinga News as your preferred source on Google, click here.
