Crypto Old-Head Otoh Talks Casascius Bitcoins, Tax Havens and Old Friends
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 15 2024
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Otoh's Bitcoin Holdings: Otoh, an early bitcoin investor, has significant holdings of physical bitcoins known as Casascius coins and recently auctioned over 200 of them.
- Casascius Coins: Created by Mike Caldwell, these coins embedded a Bitcoin private key in a metal coin for face-to-face transactions, with only about 90,000 in circulation.
- Theft Incident: Otoh suspects that 55 BTC worth $3.5 million were stolen from him a decade ago, offering a half-million dollar reward for their return.
- Investments and Diversification: Otoh diversified his wealth into properties worldwide and resides in a tax haven, balancing investments in crypto and real estate.
- Crypto Journey: Otoh shares experiences from early Bitcoin days, investments in altcoins like Litecoin and Dash, and the transformative impact of Bitcoin on the financial world.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
