Someone Is Trying To Legally Claim Satoshi's Bitcoin In Court


A man called "Noah Doe" is suing to own 39,069 dormant wallets holding 3.8 Million BTC (around $240B to $290B), including wallets linked to Satoshi and Mt Gox.
His play:
🔹 Scan chain for wallets dormant 5+ years
🔹 Report to NYPD
🔹 Send on chain notice via OP_RETURN
🔹 Wait 90 days
🔹 File suit as "abandoned property"
But here is what the hype misses.
The abandonment theory is collapsing on chain. Galaxy Research found 52 named wallets moved 34,000+ BTC after filing. Dormant does not mean abandoned, and holders are proving it live.
The case is now stayed. The Digital Chamber filed to dismiss it. A real holder "John Doe 33" entered court saying he is a living person, not a line of code.
Next hearing: July 14, 2026.
Your cold wallet is not at legal risk right now. This is a novel legal theory getting tested, and so far it is failing on every front.
Move coins occasionally. Secure your keys. Self custody stays king.
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