I am not a big fan of the way the article was written, but I can definitely see how some may decry it as being news worthy.
I think the author should be ashamed for posting a picture of this man's house. No need for that and it doesn't add to the story after the description.
I think I can see the thieves lining up to break in to his house to steal his bitcoins already.
Whether he is the Nakamoto behind Bitcoin or not, I think Newsweek have basically made him a target.
Let's put this another way. I see him as a potential target worth $400 million, and I'm not even inclined to partake in breaking and entering. So, what about the uncrupulous people who don't know much about bitcoin. Oh yeah, let's steal the guys computer. It is worth $400 million dollars.
Newsweek just lined this poor guy up as a target for every crook in LA.
I think the author should be ashamed for posting a picture of this man's house. No need for that and it doesn't add to the story after the description.