The stolen Satoshi Nakamoto statue, a symbol of the Bitcoin community, has been recovered by municipal workers in Lugano, Switzerland. The statue was found in pieces along the riverbank of Lake Lugano, indicating vandalism rather than theft for profit. The iconic statue, created by artist Valentina Picozzi, took 21 months to plan and construct. The Bitcoin community expressed disgust and defiance at the theft and vandalism of the statue, which has become a significant symbol in the digital currency world. Some believe drunk partygoers celebrating Swiss National Day may have been responsible for the vandalism. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reacted to the statue’s recovery with a heart emoji on social media. Satoshigallery, the art collective behind the statue, remains committed to placing similar statues in 21 locations worldwide.

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