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Where’s Satoshi? Statue of Bitcoin creator gets stolen, smashed, and lake-dumped in Lugano
A life-sized statue of Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, disappeared from Parco Ciani Park in Lugano, as reported by X user Gritto this morning. tweet Gritto, who visited the park and captured photos, said the statue was still in place on the night of August 1st. At the time, the area was bustling with activity due to Swiss National Day festivities, and nearby cafés filled with celebrants. He theorized that a group of partygoers, intoxicated and passing through after the celebrations, might have decided to “have fun” with the statue on their way home. The statue’s disappearance was believed ... (full story)