Craig Wright’s Satoshi Nakamoto Farce Earns Him a Suspended Jail Sentence for Flouting Court Orders

Craig Wright, an Aussie native who’s been loudly claiming he’s the mastermind behind Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, was handed a 12-month jail sentence, suspended for two years, by a U.K. court for contempt. This decision came down after Wright reportedly ignored a court order that barred him from pushing more legal claims tied to his Bitcoin … Read more

Craig Wright’s Web Portal Removes False Claims, Site States He is Not Bitcoin’s Founder

As news emerged about British High Court Judge James Mellor’s referral to prosecute Craig Wright for perjury, Wright’s website, craigwright.net, now displays a legal notice stating he is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of bitcoin. The main page of the web portal hosts the notice, which reads: “Dr Wright is not the author of the … Read more

Judge Refers Craig Wright for Criminal Prosecution in Bitcoin Case

Craig Wright has been referred for criminal investigation in Britain for alleged perjury. Wright claimed to have authored the foundational 2008 Bitcoin white paper under the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto.” He pursued litigation globally, including in the UK and the U.S., asserting his claim. The Crypto Open Patent Alliance, including Block, founded by Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, … Read more

UK High Court Grants Worldwide Freezing Order Against Craig Wright

The UK High Court has granted a Worldwide Freezing Order (WFO) against Craig Wright, amounting to £1.548 million (approximately $1.98 million). This decision stems from Peter McCormack’s application, which argued for the necessity of the WFO due to Wright’s fundamentally fraudulent defamation claim. Wright had asserted he was Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s creator, and sought damages … Read more