The unfolding saga surrounding the reported compromise of seasoned Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr's Bitcoin holdings has taken a new turn with revelations of FBI involvement. Dashjr, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community and co-founder of the Ocean mining pool, raised alarms over the loss of over 200 BTC due to a hack stemming from a PGP exploit.

In a recent development, Mike Schmidt, co-founder of the Bitcoin non-profit organization Brink, disclosed that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a subpoena. This legal demand targets personal details from participants of a Bitcoin core developer gathering that took place in 2022, just before TABConf 2022. The issuance of this subpoena came to light through Schmidt's revelation, indicating a connection to Dashjr's allegations.

The subpoena specifically seeks information about individuals present at the CoreDev Atlanta event in October 2022, prompting Schmidt to comply as advised by legal consultation. The demand encompasses details such as attendees' names, GitHub usernames, and email addresses, all aimed at investigating Dashjr's claim of Bitcoin theft.

While Schmidt followed legal advice in responding to the subpoena, concerns have been raised regarding attendees' privacy during this inquiry. The exposure of their information to FBI scrutiny has sparked discussions about the balance between privacy rights and law enforcement investigations.

Dashjr's disclosure of the loss of his funds due to a Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) key breach on December 31st, 2022, sent shockwaves through the Bitcoin community. At the time, the stolen BTC was valued at approximately $3.3 million. However, with subsequent market rebounds and price surges triggered by factors such as spot Bitcoin ETFs and the forthcoming halving event, the total value of the stolen amount has surged to over $14 million.

As the investigation unfolds and more details emerge, the Bitcoin community remains vigilant, navigating the delicate balance between security, privacy, and law enforcement scrutiny in the decentralized digital asset landscape.