Ripple, Mt. Gox and Satoshi: Vladimir Okhotnikov Finds a Connection
Satoshi Nakamoto, the symbol of the new decentralized financial system, remains a mysterious figure despite his fame and success. His fortune, estimated at tens of billions of dollars, raises a lot of questions.
Just at the beginning of January, an unknown person sent $1.2 million to Satoshi’s dormant crypto wallet, causing a lively discussion in the crypto community. Vladimir Okhotnikov raises the topic of who periodically transfers coins to the address of the blockchain creator and why, and also determines the connection between these events and Ripple.
Coinbase CEO Conor Grogan sees the case as a strategic marketing ploy ahead of the upcoming launch of a Bitcoin ETF, and as an attempt to reveal Satoshi’s identity in the context of SEC pressure on the cryptocurrency.
In his article Vladimir Okhotnikov analyzes the position of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding cryptocurrencies, and also touches on the issue of the regulator’s close attention to transactions with digital assets.
Ripple may be involved in Mt.Gox scam
Allegations of Ripple interference in Mt. Gox and Shiba Inu, and the ensuing allegations of Bitcoin laundering through these projects, became the subject of heated discussion on social networks. Specialist Vladimir Okhotnikov provided his view on the proceedings in the crypto community.
As a result of a study conducted by analysts, it turned out that in 2014, the Mt. Gox, previously one of the largest, is facing serious difficulties. Management announced the loss of 850,000 Bitcoins, which was 7% of the total BTC in circulation at the time.
Analysts, having studied the chain of transactions, identified two groups of wallets into which the coins could go. They believe the addresses are allegedly linked to Jed McCaleb, the former owner of Mt. Gox and Ripple CTO.
Vladimir Okhotnikov: blockchain hides information about crypto recipient and sender
Anonymous donations regularly arrive in Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallets. The most famous of them has the largest amount of BTC transferred.
Arkham estimates there may be more than a million coins in crypto accounts linked to Bitcoin’s creator, making him the largest holder of the cryptocurrency today. In addition, serious owners of digital assets include the Binance exchange, the investment company Grayscale and the broker Robinhood.
Vladimir Okhotnikov is critical of such expert assessments, considering it an information hoax that someone has accurate information about the ownership of a particular crypto-wallet. It is quite difficult to identify the owner due to the nature of the blockchain; it’s more like a marketing ploy for self-promotion.
“Analysts operate only with financial statements provided by companies, but this does not allow them to determine the real owners of the cryptocurrency and the place where the funds are stored,” noted Vladimir Okhotnikov.
Concluding the article, the author raises the issue of anonymous donations to addresses allegedly belonging to Satoshi, and emphasizes the difficulty of identifying the owners of wallets. The expert expresses doubts about Arkham’s activity and their assumptions, emphasizing that determining the ownership of blockchain-based wallets is often just a guess.
You can read the expert’s opinion in detail and get comprehensive answers in the article “Who Will Get Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoins and How Ripple Is Connected to the Theft of 850,000 BTC – Vladimir Okhotnikov.”
About Vladimir Okhotnikov
Vladimir Okhotnikov is an investor and publicist known for his innovative approaches and in-depth analysis in the field of cryptocurrencies and decentralized financial systems. Vladimir is actively involved in research in the field of metaverses.