‘They Got There First. It’s Honey Trap’

Is Bitcoin a CIA Creation? Tucker Carlson Thinks So: ‘They Were Here First. This Is a Honey Trap’

Political commentator and former Fox Television host Tucker Carlson has caused consternation after claiming that Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) was created by the Central Intelligence Agency.

What Happened: At a special event at the recently concluded Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Carlson mocked crypto maximalists for not knowing the true identity of pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

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“These are not superficial people. These are people who can answer every question except who Satoshi Nakamoto is,” Carlson said in a humorous comment.

“Obviously it was the CIA. I think we all know that,” the conservative media personality said cheerfully, drawing chuckles from the audience. “It’s like Signal, they got there first. It’s a honey trap.”

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For those wondering, Carlson’s Signal post is based on allegations that the National Security Agency is spying on him through conversations on the “encrypted” messaging app.

Why It Matters: The theory of the CIA’s involvement with Bitcoin is not a new concept and has been the subject of speculation on platforms like Reddit and LinkedIn for several years.

Broader interest in the true identity of Bitcoin’s creator continues to be a hot topic in cryptocurrency circles.

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Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, who has consistently claimed to be the creator of Satoshi Nakamoto, was recently ordered by a UK court to publicly deny his claims that he is Satoshi Nakamoto.

Alongside Wright, Litecoin (CRYPTO:LTC) creator Charlie Lee, computer engineer Nick Szabo, and British cypherpunk and Blockstream CEO Adam Back have been among the internet’s most unlikely suspects in recent years.

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