Satoshi No More: Crypto Community Buzzes Over Craig Wright’s Latest Move

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As a seasoned researcher with a deep interest in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, I have followed the ongoing saga surrounding Craig Wright’s claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto with great intrigue. This latest ruling by Judge James Mellor in the London court case is a significant development that adds weight to the growing body of evidence against Wright’s authenticity.

In the ongoing controversy surrounding Self-declared Bitcoin creator Craig Wright, Judge James Mellor handed down an additional decision on Tuesday.

Based on a court ruling issued on July 16, Dr. Wright is barred from making the false claim that he is Satoshi Nakamoto and must remove all related statements. Furthermore, an order was given for him to share Judge Mellor’s findings and publicly distance himself from the Satoshi persona.

The court has made a decision concerning CSW and @TurkeyChop’s case. They brought up issues related to potential perjury and forgery of documents with the Child Protection Services for possible criminal proceedings. A dissemination order was granted, meaning CSW must publicly announce this court ruling on his website, Slack, and Twitter for a period of six months. Additionally, there were further proposed actions mentioned in the ruling, but those details were not included in your original text.

— BitMEX Research (@BitMEXResearch) July 16, 2024

For a six-month period, Wright was obligated to publicly announce on his website, Twitter, and Slack that he was not in fact Satoshi, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin. Additionally, he was reportedly investigated by the Crown Prosecution Service regarding potential charges for perjury and forgery.

In the London court hearing, I argued for my status as the Bitcoin’s genesis inventor, thereby entitling me to ownership of its intellectual property, specifically the Bitcoin white paper and initial software iterations.

Legal notice on Craig Wright’s official website

A notice appeared on Dr Craig Steven Wright’s website on Tuesday, bearing the “Dr Craig Steven Wright is not the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto.” This declaration sparked excitement within the cryptocurrency community and was widely disseminated by Bitcoin advocates and other crypto aficionados via their respective handles.

Tell me you aren’t Satoshi while telling me you aren’t Satoshi

— Peter It’s McComing Home 🏴‍☠️ (@PeterMcCormack) July 16, 2024

On May 20, 2024, the English High Court determined that Dr. Craig Steven Wright had deceived people with his statements claiming to be the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the Bitcoin inventor.

The court determined that Dr. Wright Provided Misleading Testimony: He not only lied to the court multiple times, but also fabricated crucial documents on a large scale to construct a deceptive story and submit these falsifications as genuine evidence.

Dr. Wright’s deceitful assertion of being Satoshi Nakamoto was underpinned by a web of lies and fabricated evidence. In attempting to validate this falsehood through numerous lawsuits, he gravely misused the judicial processes in the United Kingdom, Norway, and the United States.

In the legal notice, it was stated that the High Court decreed: Wright does not hold the identity of Satoshi, and he doesn’t possess the copyright for the Bitcoin White Paper or the Bitcoin software.

Based on my extensive experience as a legal professional, I would interpret this instruction as follows: I, Wright, was explicitly forbidden from initiating any lawsuits or filing any false claims or counterclaims. Furthermore, I was prohibited from threatening to commence such proceedings, either directly or through the actions of others. This order was meant to protect the integrity of the legal process and maintain peace between the parties involved.

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2024-07-17 16:00