Leah McGrath Goodman, Newsweek Senior Writer, Discusses Nakamoto Piece on CNBC
It's no doubt that Newsweek's story which potentially uncovered the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto (creator of bitcoin) has infuriated many in the community. From concerns about the man's privacy, to even his security and well-being, the community is abuzz with harsh criticisms of Leah McGrath Goodman, author of the piece, entitled 'The Face Behind Bitcoin'. Goodman appeared on CNBC today to discuss her investigative reporting, and it's worth a watch if you have a couple of minutes to spare. In the interview, she discusses how she got bits of information here and there, and put them together....
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