On October 31, a man named Stephen Mollah claimed to be the real Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin, during a controversial event in London. Journalists, including BBC's Joe Tidy, were charged £500 to attend, raising skepticism from the outset. The event was described as odd, starting with an inappropriate microphone check and a bizarre monologue by the organizer, Charles Anderson. Mollah, dressed eccentrically, provided various unverified claims about his achievements, including inventing the Twitter logo and the Eurobond, but offered little proof. His presentation featured screenshots of Nakamoto's posts from years ago, which he argued were timestamped, although they were easy to forge. When asked for live proof, Mollah claimed he lacked access to early Bitcoin wallets, purportedly split across the globe, while complaining about hackers trying to steal this supposed fortune. The event reflected a larger trend of individuals claiming to be Nakamoto without substantial evidence. Mollah and Anderson are currently facing legal challenges regarding their claims, with a trial scheduled for November 3, 2025.

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