Analyst claims there is a 50% chance Bitcoin was created by a government agency
He also raised concerns that Bitcoin could pave the way for government-backed digital currencies, giving authorities more control over spending and access.
Tucker Carlson speculates that the CIA may be behind Bitcoin
Bitcoin has clearly established itself in recent years, attracting the attention of governments, financial institutions, and investors around the world. However, the mystery surrounding Bitcoin's origins continues to fuel debate.
The question of who really invented Bitcoin remains one of the most interesting topics in the world of technology and finance. One analyst reiterated this, hinting that there may be ties to government agencies.
Who created Bitcoin?
Analyst Plan C believes there is a 50% chance that Bitcoin was created by a government agency, but hopes Bitcoin came from an altruistic individual or group.
To support this idea, Plan C pointed to several historical connections.
He mentioned LifeLog, a DARPA research project aimed at recording people's daily lives that was shut down on February 4, 2004, the exact same day Facebook was launched. He also notes that the Internet itself was born out of U.S. Department of Defense-funded projects such as ARPANET and TCP/IP carried out by academics and contractors before being expanded and commercialized through private, international, and commercial networks.
According to Plan C, government projects typically have compelling origin stories to gain public trust, and are often led by private companies or individuals.
Gateway to government control?
Despite doubts, analysts admit they are fans of Bitcoin's core features: limited supply, decentralization, and user control.
At the same time, he thinks Bitcoin could be part of a larger plan to ease the transition to government-backed digital currencies that could be tied to social credit scores, digital IDs, and programmable money, giving authorities more power over how people spend and access their money.
He also drew parallels to the internet, which once felt open and free, but is slowly moving toward a future where it becomes more regulated and requires a digital ID to access.
“Bitcoin in its current form looks great, but it could be a credibility effect to give confidence to the new digital money ecosystem.” he says.
He remains a skeptic, saying that while Bitcoin may look great today, only time will tell what kind of ecosystem will grow around it.
CIA theory: Tucker Carlson's perspective
Political commentator Tucker Carlson also recently claimed at a Turning Point USA event that the CIA may have created Bitcoin.
He loves the idea of Bitcoin and the blockchain because of the economic autonomy it offers, but the mystery surrounding Bitcoin's anonymous founder Satoshi Nakamoto makes him wary of investing.
The mystery surrounding Bitcoin's creator remains unsolved, and theories linking Bitcoin to intelligence agencies continue to emerge. One thing is clear: Bitcoin's impact on global finance is real and growing.
