Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, known for his claim to be Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto, has recently updated the homepage of his personal website with a legal notice. The notice, mandated by a U.K. judge, states that Wright is not the inventor of Bitcoin.
The legal notice highlights that Wright had previously provided false information and forged documents in court proceedings where he claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto. The deceptive actions, as outlined in the notice, have been deemed a serious abuse of legal systems in multiple countries.
Furthermore, the notice directs visitors to the full judgment against Wright, which includes details of the forged documents attributed to him during the legal proceedings.
COPA Lawsuit and Court Rulings
The legal action against Wright was initiated by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a non-profit organization representing Bitcoin developers. COPA’s lawsuit aimed to conclusively establish that Wright is not Nakamoto, preventing him from claiming copyright of the Bitcoin whitepaper and pursuing legal actions against developers under false pretenses.
Following court proceedings, Justice James Mellor ruled earlier this year that Craig Wright was not the creator of Bitcoin. Subsequently, a written judgment revealed that Wright had engaged in deceitful practices and presented falsified evidence during the trial.
Legal Ramifications and Final Judgment
In a final judgment issued by Justice Mellor, both Craig Wright and his associate Stefan Matthews were referred to the Crown Prosecution Service in the U.K. for potential perjury charges. The dissemination order requiring the legal notice on Wright’s website is part of this final ruling.
Additionally, Wright is mandated to post a similar notice on his social media accounts and communication platforms. Failure to comply with the dissemination order may lead to further legal consequences.
Conclusion
The ongoing legal saga involving Craig Wright and his claims of being Satoshi Nakamoto continues to unfold. With the recent updates to his website and the court’s decisive rulings, the truth behind Bitcoin’s creation remains clear, distancing Wright from the iconic pseudonymous figure.