Overview
In a landmark ruling, the UK High Court has determined that Craig Steven Wright, an Australian computer scientist, is not the elusive creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The judgment, delivered by Justice James Mellor, concluded that Wright had lied extensively and forged documents in his attempt to prove his claim.
Background
For years, Craig Wright has asserted that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous figure who published the original Bitcoin white paper in 2008. This claim has been a cornerstone of Wright’s professional identity, particularly in his role as Chief Science Officer at nChain, a cryptocurrency company. Wright’s assertions have been met with skepticism and controversy, leading to multiple lawsuits and legal challenges.
The Court’s Findings
- Extensive Lies and Forgery: Justice Mellor’s 231-page judgment detailed how Wright had engaged in the
Sources
- This Man Did Not Invent Bitcoin, The New York Times.
- Craig Wright Lied About Creating Bitcoin and Faked Evidence, Judge Rules, WIRED.
- ‘Fake Satoshi’ Craig Wright Lied About Inventing Bitcoin: Judge Rules, Bitcoin Magazine.
- UK Judge Rejects Computer Scientist’s Claim to Be Bitcoin Inventor, PYMNTS.com.
- Craig Wright forged documents ‘on a grand scale’ in false claim to be bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto: judge, New York Post.
