Iconic Satoshi Nakamoto statue recovered by Lugano municipality

Key Points

1. The statue of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto in Lugano, Switzerland, was vandalized and found in pieces by municipal workers.

2. The statue, created by Italian artist Valentina Picozzi, was unveiled in October 2024 and became a symbol of the Bitcoin community.

3. A 0.1 BTC reward (over $11,000) was offered for information leading to the recovery of the statue.

4. Bitcoin community members, including Gabor Gurbacs and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, expressed dismay and support for the statue's recovery.

5. Some speculate that the vandalism may have been caused by drunk partygoers celebrating Swiss National Day.