Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson dropped a bombshell at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, claiming that Bitcoin was actually created by the CIA.
Carlson’s Theory
Carlson argued that Bitcoin’s potential for financial freedom is too powerful to be a coincidence. He pointed to the mystery surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s creator, as evidence that something fishy is going on. He even hinted that someone in the audience knows Nakamoto’s identity but doesn’t believe them.
Despite his suspicions, Carlson still believes Bitcoin is a great idea, even if it was created by the CIA. He compared it to the encrypted messaging app Signal, saying that the government always tries to get in on these revolutionary technologies.
Reactions to Carlson’s Claim
Carlson’s theory sparked a wave of reactions from the Bitcoin community.
Some, like conspiracy theorist David Icke, saw it as part of a larger political scheme. Others, like Bitcoin author Saifedean Ammous, dismissed it as baseless speculation. They pointed out that Bitcoin is open-source software, meaning anyone can examine its code and see for themselves that there’s no hidden CIA involvement.
Tyler Durden, a prominent figure in the crypto community, argued that the CIA actually got involved later with Ethereum, after Bitcoin’s success.
The Mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto
The theory that Bitcoin was created by a government agency has been circulating for years, fueled by the mystery surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto. Nakamoto’s identity has never been revealed, leading to countless theories about who they are and what their motives were.
In 2011, Gavin Andresen, a key Bitcoin developer, was invited to speak at a CIA conference. Some believe this event might have prompted Nakamoto’s disappearance from the project, fearing government scrutiny.
Bitcoin’s Price Remains Unfazed
Despite all the drama, Bitcoin’s price remained relatively stable, trading at $63,856 at the time of this writing.
