According to Coinbase director Conor Grogan Kraken together with its founder Jesse Powell acquired knowledge about Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity during a 2016 acquisition.The recent blockchain analysis by Arkham identified around 22,000 wallets which could belong to the creator Satoshi Nakamoto.
Grogan has expressed doubts about Arkham’s analytical approach using the Patoshi Pattern and its link to creator although he recognizes how their work creates fresh insights into Bitcoin’s initial operations.The wallet listed by Arkham contains Bitcoin transaction history showing that he used it as one of his public addresses.
Kraken’s Potential Satoshi Connection
CaVirtEx operated through a Canadian exchange until Kraken acquired it in 2016, whereupon the exchange became known as a withdrawal address.The observed connection between Satoshi-related wallets and a centralized crypto exchange stands as the initial documented proof of this type of relationship on the blockchain.
After purchasing CaVirtEx Kraken may now control customer information that could lead investigators to identify him.Grogan posted on X that Powell at Kraken should promptly remove any available client information in his recommendation.
Strengthening the Nakamoto mystery even more was the correlation made by Grogan between one Satoshi-linked wallet and a Bitcoin whale now possessing over $3 billion in BTC.Scientific investigators have struggled without success to reveal the true identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto since its 16-year presence in the crypto market.
The designer role for Bitcoin remains unknown despite public claims from Craig Wright who lost his status because his story was disproven. The people working in cryptocurrency sector think Bitcoin benefits from his hidden identity since decentralization remains protected.
