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Craig Wright: Imprisonment for False Bitcoin Creation Claims

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

6 months ago


Dr. Craig Wright, the self-proclaimed creator of Bitcoin, has been sentenced to one year in prison by a UK court for contempt of court. The sentence has been suspended for two years, so Wright will only be sent to prison if he violates court orders during this time.

Controversial Lawsuit

Wright's legal journey began with an ambitious lawsuit filed against cryptocurrency developers, seeking £900 billion ($1 trillion) in damages. The lawsuit mainly targeted Bitcoin Core developers, including Square Europe Limited, a subsidiary of Jack Dorsey’s Block.

Defiance and Legal Setbacks

Despite court rulings, Wright remained undeterred. In October, he filed a new lawsuit, again claiming intellectual property rights over Bitcoin and pursuing over £900 billion in damages. Judge Mellor highlighted Wright's actions as causing maximum distress to defendants.

Persistent Claims of Being Nakamoto

For years, Wright has claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. Despite significant evidence against him, Wright continues his attempts to link himself to Bitcoin's intellectual property.

Despite the court's decisions against him and public skepticism, Wright persists in claiming to be the creator of Bitcoin. However, the courts continue to dismiss his arguments as unfounded and misleading.

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