Rumor Spreads: Did Elizabeth Warren Really Honor Satoshi Nakamoto?
Across Crypto Twitter on Thursday, rumors circulated that Senator Elizabeth Warren, known for her criticism of crypto, flew a flag above the U.S. Capitol to honor Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto and celebrate the token’s 15th birthday.
This is the same Elizabeth Warren who recently denounced spot Bitcoin ETFs as a mistake that allowed crypto to further infiltrate the financial system. So what’s going on?
The Speculation Begins
Crypto advocates speculated about the possible reasons behind Warren’s alleged change of heart towards Bitcoin. Some believed it signaled a shift in the U.S. government’s stance on cryptocurrencies, while others were simply incredulous.
Investigating the Rumor
The rumor originated from a story published by Bitcoin Magazine, which claimed to have seen certificates signed by Warren and the Architect of the Capitol, commemorating a flag raising ceremony in Satoshi’s honor. The bar owners of PubKey in Manhattan were responsible for bringing these certificates to light.
PubKey now proudly displays the flag and documents, considering them important artifacts of Bitcoin’s history. While they haven’t verified the legitimacy of the certificates with government entities, they have no reason to doubt their authenticity.
The Curious Case of the Flag Ceremony
It turns out that federal lawmakers rarely raise flags through the Capitol Flag Program themselves. Instead, constituents can purchase flags flown over the Capitol for personal occasions, and lawmakers sign certificates to accompany these flags as mementos.
The Architect of the Capitol does not maintain detailed records on which flags were flown on specific days due to the high volume of applications and ceremonies. As a result, there is no official confirmation or denial regarding whether Warren submitted a request to honor Satoshi Nakamoto.
Decrypt reached out to Warren’s office for clarification but has not received a response yet. The anonymous individual who presented the certificates to PubKey claimed to be a Massachusetts citizen and stated that they applied for a Satoshi-themed flag but did not expect to receive it.
Hot Take: Unanswered Questions Surrounding Warren’s Alleged Support for Satoshi
If the anonymous person’s account is accurate, it does not necessarily mean that Warren now approves of Bitcoin. It could indicate an oversight in her office or the presence of a mole. Only Senator Warren’s office can confirm or deny the existence of the application and ceremony.
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