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UK Judge Rejects Craig Wright’s Claim of Being Satoshi Nakamoto
UK Judge James Mellor has rejected Craig Wright’s claims of being Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin, in a recent verdict. The ruling came at the conclusion of closing arguments in the lawsuit brought by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) against Wright, an Australian computer scientist who has asserted his identity as Nakamoto since 2016.
COPA Seeks Injunctive Relief
COPA, an organization focused on promoting the adoption and advancement of cryptocurrency technologies while removing patents as barriers to growth and innovation, sought injunctive relief to prevent Wright from continuing to make claims of being Nakamoto.
Allegations of Document Forgery
The case brought forward extensive allegations of document forgery against Wright, suggesting that he had fabricated a significant amount of evidence to support his claim of being the pseudonymous Bitcoin founder.
Settlement Offer Declined
The trial, which commenced on February 5, witnessed Wright offering to settle the case out of court on January 24. However, COPA declined the settlement offer.
COPA’s Accusations
COPA’s closing submission stated that Wright had engaged in extensive deception, emphasizing that he had invented an elaborate biographical history and produced a series of forged documents to substantiate his claims.
Legal Battles and Copyright Claims
The lawsuit against Wright is not the first legal battle surrounding his claims. In 2023, he filed a lawsuit against 13 Bitcoin Core developers and several companies, alleging copyright violations related to the Bitcoin white paper, its file format, and the database rights to the Bitcoin blockchain.
Nakamoto as a Collective Entity
Meanwhile, in another blow to Wright’s claim that he is the mysterious Bitcoin creator, a recent investigation provided evidence to suggest that Nakamoto may actually be a collective entity.
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