Key Takeaways:
- Craig Wright admitted he is not Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, following a UK High Court ruling.
- The court found Wright guilty of forgery and metadata tampering, supported by over 50 pieces of evidence from forensic experts.
- Wright’s assets were frozen to cover legal fees, and he faces potential perjury investigation by the Crown Prosecution Service.
Craig Wright, who has long claimed to be the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, admitted on July 16 through a legal disclaimer on his website that he is not Nakamoto.
This statement followed a ruling by the United Kingdom High Court of Justice, which supported findings from the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA).
JUST IN: Craig Wright officially states that he is not #Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. pic.twitter.com/4zaSZWj8LA
— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) July 16, 2024
COPA, a group dedicated to promoting innovation in the crypto space, had accused Wright of forgery and claimed he fabricated his biographical history.
The court case revealed that Wright created numerous forgeries and tampered with metadata to support his claims.
Forensic experts and onchain analysts provided over 50 pieces of evidence against him.
Craig Wright has been referred for criminal prosecution:https://t.co/C6IJ1azNFn
— Peter It’s McComing Home 🏴☠️ (@PeterMcCormack) July 16, 2024
Judge James Mellor ruled in favor of COPA, stating that the mistakes in Wright’s forgeries indicated he could not be the creator of Bitcoin.
Consequently, Wright’s assets were frozen to cover legal fees owed to podcaster Peter McCormack from a previous defamation lawsuit.
Wright’s legal issues continue, as Judge Mellor suggested that Wright be investigated for perjury by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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