James A. Murphy, known online as 'MetaLawMan,' has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The legal action aims to uncover documents that could potentially reveal the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin.

The lawsuit, filed in a DC District Court, follows a 2019 statement by DHS Special Agent Rana Saoud. She suggested the agency had identified and interviewed four individuals involved in the creation of Bitcoin at a California conference.

Murphy is seeking internal DHS records, such as emails and notes from the meeting, after his FOIA requests went unanswered. He argues that the identity of Nakamoto has become increasingly important.

It is particularly true with the rise of Bitcoin ETFs and a recent executive order from President Donald Trump, which established a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

The identity of Nakamoto has remained one of the biggest mysteries in the cryptocurrency world. Despite ongoing speculation, no one has conclusively identified the person or group behind the pseudonym.