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Craig Wright Denies Forging Documents in Satoshi Nakamoto Identity Case

Michael Juanico by Michael Juanico
February 6, 2024
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  • Craig Wright is on trial in London, being sued by COPA for allegedly forging documents to prove he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of bitcoin. COPA wants the court to rule Wright is not Satoshi.
  • Wright denies relying on fake records to prove he is Satoshi, blaming any inauthentic documents on former lawyers and associates. He maintains he never forged documents.
  • The trial verdict will have major implications for the future control and development of bitcoin, with COPA aiming to keep it decentralized and open-source.

Craig Wright claims to be the creator of Bitcoin, but his story has holes. Now he’s in a legal fight in London to prove he is who he says he is.

JUST IN: Self-proclaimed #Bitcoin inventor Craig Wright is testifying in court against allegations of document forgery pic.twitter.com/cIbl6PGTZF

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) February 6, 2024

The Case Against Craig Wright

Wright is being sued by a group called Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA). COPA says Wright has forged documents to try to prove he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin. The group wants the court to rule that Wright is not Satoshi. COPA says this will preserve bitcoin’s open-source nature.

Wright Denies Forging Any Documents

Wright denies relying on fake records to prove he is Satoshi. He blames any inauthentic documents on former lawyers and associates.

In court this week, Wright denied ever forging documents to back his Satoshi claim. The COPA lawyer confronted him with several alleged forgeries. But Wright maintained he did not fake any records, saying if he did forge documents, “they would be perfect.”

The Battle Over Bitcoin’s Origins

The London trial is the climax of years of speculation about who created Bitcoin. Unmasking Satoshi would be a huge deal in the crypto world.

Wright is an Australian computer scientist who emerged in 2015 claiming to be Satoshi. But his changing story and reliance on dubious evidence has fueled skepticism.

The trial verdict will have big implications for the future control and development of Bitcoin. COPA aims to keep Bitcoin an open, decentralized system.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Michael Juanico

Michael is a BSBA Management graduate from Mindanao State University and has been a professional content writer since 2019. He began exploring cryptocurrency in 2021 and has since made blockchain and digital assets his primary focus. For nearly four years, Michael has contributed research and editorial content at Aiur Labs and BlockNews, producing clear and accessible coverage of market trends, trading strategies, and project developments. He is transparent about his personal holdings in Bitcoin, TRON, and select meme tokens, combining writing expertise with hands-on market experience to deliver trustworthy insights to readers.

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