YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — On July 16, Craig Wright issued a legal disclaimer on his website. He declared that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. This announcement followed a recent ruling from the United Kingdom High Court of Justice. Wright’s disclaimer directs readers to the findings of the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a group promoting open-source crypto innovation.
Craig Wright Admits No Copyright to Bitcoin, Faces Evidence Against Claims
Wright admitted two key points in his disclaimer. First, he acknowledged that he did not author the Bitcoin white paper. Second, he conceded that he does not hold copyright to the technology in the white paper. These admissions come after years of Wright claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto since 2016.
In 2023, Wright sued several Bitcoin developers, alleging copyright violations on the distributed ledger system. He also claimed rights to the Bitcoin database. In 2024, COPA presented over 50 pieces of evidence countering Wright’s claims.
Experts Expose Forgeries, Judge Rules
During the trial, COPA brought in forensic experts and onchain analysts. They testified that Wright had produced forgeries and tampered with metadata. Judge James Mellor agreed, noting that the errors found in Wright’s documents were not consistent with the work of Bitcoin’s creator. The ruling confirmed that Wright was not Satoshi Nakamoto.
Wright’s Assets Frozen, Faces Perjury Investigation
Recently, the United Kingdom’s High Court froze Wright’s assets. This move helps podcaster Peter McCormack recover $2 million in legal fees from a defamation lawsuit Wright filed in 2019. Wright may face further legal issues. Judge Mellor recommended an investigation by the Crown Prosecution Service for perjury.
COPA’s victory included presenting over 50 pieces of evidence. This evidence showed discrepancies and errors in Wright’s claims. Forensic experts and analysts revealed signs of tampering in Wright’s documents. This evidence was crucial in the court’s decision against Wright.
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