Bitcoin Policy Institute Intervenes in Satoshi Nakamoto Case, Files 15 Arguments to Dismiss Lawsuit

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According to ChainCatcher, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) has formally applied to intervene in the "Noah Doe" lawsuit seeking control of Satoshi Nakamoto's bitcoin, and filed a motion to dismiss all claims. Represented by law firm White & Case, BPI submitted a proposed answer, 15 affirmative defenses, and a motion to dismiss. Galaxy research head Alex Thorn disclosed the development on X. BPI argues it has standing to intervene because it self-custodies a portion of bitcoin reserves intended for indefinite holding; the plaintiff's legal theory that long-dormant assets constitute abandonment could expose similar self-custodied assets to future litigation. If the court accepts BPI's legal reasoning, it could set a precedent affecting the broader self-custodial ecosystem.
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