In a landmark ruling, a UK court has ordered Australian computer scientist Craig Wright to display a legal notice on his personal website denying his previous claims of being Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of itcoin">Bitcoin.
The ruling stems from a case brought by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), which sought to definitively disprove Wright’s assertions. Justice James Mellor found that Wright had presented false evidence and forged documents in his attempt to prove he created itcoin">Bitcoin.
As part of the judgment, Wright must maintain a notice on his website for six months, acknowledging the court’s findings. The notice must state that he is not itcoin">Bitcoin’s inventor and that he misled the court with fabricated evidence.
The court has also directed Wright to post similar disclaimers on his social media accounts and in communication channels with his supporters. Furthermore, Wright and an associate have been referred to UK prosecutors for potential perjury charges.
This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing debate about itcoin">Bitcoin’s origins and serves as a cautionary tale in the cryptocurrency world. Despite the ruling, Wright has indicated his intention to appeal, though no formal application had been filed at the time of the judgment.
The case highlights the cryptocurrency community’s ongoing efforts to protect itcoin">Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and prevent individuals from claiming undue ownership or control over its foundational elements.
Craig Wright Forced to Admit He’s Not Bitcoin Creator on Personal Website
