The Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano, Switzerland has been stolen; the statue was co-founded with participation from Tether

TechFlow news, August 3 — According to BitcoinNews, the Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano, Switzerland, was stolen today.

The city of Lugano unveiled a statue honoring Bitcoin's anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, on October 25, 2024, at Ciani Park (Villa Ciani). The event was hosted by Plan B, an initiative co-led by Tether and the City of Lugano. The statue was designed by Italian artist Valentina Picozzi, following 18 months of research and three months of construction.