>Taking control of bitcoin is probably "fun weekend project" level work for them.

What if they created Bitcoin?

We've all read about the CIA running drugs to raise cash for black ops... why not take it a step further and create your own currency?

My personal theory is it was an intel agency, or a criminal group.

Keep in mind Truecrypt was also written by criminals: https://magazine.atavist.com/he-always-had-a-dark-side