UK Judge Rules Against Craig Wright’s Claim to Be Bitcoin Inventor

1. UK judge rules against Craig Wright’s claims of being Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto.
2. Ruling refutes Wright’s assertions of authoring the Bitcoin White Paper, operating under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, and creating the Bitcoin System.
3. Legal battle with Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and Bitcoin Core developers continues despite Wright’s failed settlement attempt.

In a significant legal development, a UK judge has dismissed Dr. Craig Wright’s assertion of being the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. Judge James Mellor’s ruling categorically refutes Wright’s claims. He delivers a blow to his longstanding assertion of being the mastermind behind the world’s leading cryptocurrency.

Decisive Ruling Debunks Wright’s Claims

Contrary to Wright’s assertions, Judge Mellor declared that Wright is neither the author of the Bitcoin White Paper nor the individual who operated under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto during the crucial period between 2008 and 2011. Additionally, the ruling dispels Wright’s claim of creating the Bitcoin System and authoring the initial versions of the Bitcoin software.

Wright’s claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin have faced intense scrutiny and skepticism. Despite years of persistently asserting his role in Bitcoin’s creation and holding copyright over its whitepaper, Judge Mellor’s ruling delivers a resounding rebuttal to his narrative.

The legal saga surrounding the claims has been protracted and contentious. Since 2021, he has been embroiled in a legal battle with the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and a consortium of Bitcoin Core developers. The latest trial, concluded in a UK courtroom this week, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing dispute.

Failed Attempts at Settlement

Prior to the trial’s commencement, Wright attempted to settle the intellectual property case with COPA. It is likely seeking to avoid further legal entanglements and mounting costs. However, COPA publicly rejected his settlement proposal, indicating a firm stance against conceding to his claims without legal validation.

Judge Mellor’s ruling not only dispels the myth surrounding Wright’s purported identity as Satoshi Nakamoto but also underscores the importance of evidence-based claims in the cryptocurrency space. The verdict serves as a reminder of the necessity for transparency and accountability in validating assertions within the crypto community.