Where did Bitcoin come from? The origins of a trustless system | Learn with Luno

Bitcoin was ‘invented’ by a person or group of people using the name ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’.

Does anyone know who this really is? Despite many articles and investigation to unmask the person(s), there is still no conclusive evidence of who they are.

Does it matter? Not at all.

Cryptocurrency is a high risk investment that's not regulated in the UK. The value of cryptocurrency can fluctuate and you may lose your capital without recourse to financial regulators. Fees apply when you buy or sell cryptocurrency and Capital Gains Tax may be payable on profits when you sell.