Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTCUSD), created the virtual currency in 2009. Records all trades on a blockchain, which reveals each unit's trade history and establishes ownership. Bitcoin is not backed or issued by a government, unlike traditional currencies. Moreover, since Bitcoin is not a corporation, purchasing a bitcoin is not the same as purchasing a stock or bond. Therefore, there are no corporate balance sheets or Form 10-Ks to review.