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Dr. Craig S. Wright, a computer scientist who has long claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, has officially recanted his assertion. In a dramatic turn of events, Wright publicly admitted, through a tweet, that he is not the person behind the creation of the world’s first and most famous cryptocurrency. This admission comes after a series of legal battles and court rulings in the UK which starkly contradicted his claims. Specifically, the England and Wales High Court found overwhelming evidence against Wright’s claims to be Nakamoto, a conclusion that was underscored by Judge James Mellor’s remarks about the “overwhelming” evidence presented during the trial.
The court found that Wright had not only lied to the court “extensively and repeatedly” but had also forged documents on a grand scale to support his false claims. These actions were described by Judge Mellor as a “most serious abuse” of the court’s process in multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Norway, and the USA. Wright’s false narrative and the lengths to which he went to maintain it have led to significant legal and reputational consequences. Following these findings, Judge Mellor mandated Wright to publicly post a notice on his social media and other platforms, acknowledging the court’s ruling and clarifying that he is not Nakamoto. This requirement aims to correct the public record and mitigate some of the fallout from Wright’s protracted legal and public relations campaign to assert his false identity as the creator of Bitcoin.
In a further blow to Wright, his case has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for consideration of perjury charges in light of his false testimony during the trial. The court’s injunction also prohibits Wright from initiating any legal actions based on his disproven claim of being Nakamoto. This development not only marks the end of Wright’s years-long assertion to be Bitcoin’s creator but also underscores the legal and ethical responsibilities inherent in claiming authorship and ownership over significant technological innovations. Wright’s case serves as a cautionary tale about the intersection of law, technology, and identity in the digital age, highlighting the serious consequences of misleading the court and the public on matters of significant public interest.
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