Craig Wright's Bitcoin Creator Claim Challenged in UK High Court

February 5, 2024
Craig Wright's Bitcoin Creator Claim Challenged in UK High Court
  • Craig Wright, an Australian entrepreneur, claims to be the creator of Bitcoin and is engaged in a UK High Court legal battle.

  • The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) challenges Wright's claim to the authorship of the Bitcoin white paper and its underlying code.

  • Wright asserts copyright ownership of the Bitcoin white paper, while COPA alleges he has a history of forging documents to support his claims.

  • The trial's verdict will significantly impact Bitcoin's future and the broader cryptocurrency industry.

  • Wright is scheduled to present his evidence in the trial, which is set to last for five weeks starting tomorrow.

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