Newsweek may soon be sued for alleging Dorian Nakamoto is the creator of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Money is being raised through the Dorian Nakamoto Legal Defense Fund in order to file a lawsuit against Newsweek, which has not retracted its initial article about the 65-year-old man. The fund is taking contributions through credit or debit card, as well as Bitcoin.

Newsweek Lied

On top of providing an avenue for public donation, the website 'Newsweek Lied' lists the publication's transgressions, which reportedly include misstatements of fact, altered or fabricated quotes, and even an entirely falsified conversation. It also cites criticism against the article which was published earlier this year, and how Newsweek contributor Leah McGrath Goodman supposedly obtained Nakamoto's private information through unethical means. Because his personal information was exposed through Goodman's piece, the Californian resident has been dogged with unwanted attention, and was reportedly involved in a car chase when he attempted to evade reporters.

No target funding goal has been disclosed as of yet, but any surplus will then be given to Nakamoto to assist with expenses.