The Guthries' ransom demand is in Bitcoins for a reason

Ransom notes for Savannah Guthrie's mom demanded millions in Bitcoin. Here's why criminals like it.
Crypto Briefing

Anonymous holder sends $181K in Bitcoin to Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallet

An anonymous sender transferred $181K in Bitcoin to Satoshi's inaccessible genesis address, stirring speculation on the intent.
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2.5 BTC transfer to Bitcoin’s genesis wallet reignites ‘Satoshi is back’ theories — here’s why it matters

2.565 BTC was deliberately sent to Bitcoin’s Genesis address on February 7, 2026, permanently locking away over $150,000 ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Guthries' ransom demand is in Bitcoins for a reason

Amid the hunt for "Today" cohost Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, TMZ and an Arizona CBS News affiliate report receiving demands for millions in Bitcoin for her release. TMZ said its note ...