Craig Wright, the discredited “self-proclaimed” Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, is facing a new legal hurdle. According to multiple reports, a British court has filed contempt of court charges against Wright. The filing is based on Wright’s £911 million ($1.1 billion) complaint against Block’s Square Up Europe Limited.
The indictment is the latest twist in the Craig Wright saga, which captured the imagination of the crypto community with his declaration that he is “the real Satoshi Nakamoto.” The High Court of England and Wales has already rejected Wright’s arguments.
The court Wright subsequently imposed an injunction, preventing him from later suing the BTC developers. However, Wright had other ideas and sued the developers. The court responded by holding Wright in contempt of court.
Wright’s lawsuit violates the latest court order
After being discredited by the British court for his claims that he was Satoshi, Wright clapped back and filed a new case. Once again, he targeted the Bitcoin core developers, claiming that the team misrepresented BTC as the original Bitcoin. Wright argued that the real version of Bitcoin is the BSV.
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The Block and the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) immediately responded that Wright’s latest complaint violates the order. During today’s hearing, Wright witnessed the deliberation of Block and COPA’s contempt petition.
Wright’s physical presence was also hotly debated, with Wright saying he is autistic and asking if he could attend the hearing online. The court responded by asking Wright to provide more evidence about his condition.
But who is Satoshi Nakamoto?
For years, the crypto community has been captivated by the story and mystery behind it Satoshi Nakamoto. A few individuals have come forward claiming to be the developers of Bitcoin, including Craig Wright. However, the High Court of England rejected Wright’s argument, adding that Wright had lied and falsified public documents.
In a statement, the chairman said Wright presented himself smartly. However, Wright lied extensively during the legal proceedings, the judge added. Immediately after the decision was made, there is now a legal note on Wright’s website stating this he is not the real Satoshi Nakamoto.
Legal Trouble Comes for the ‘Real Satoshi’
Aside from Wright, a few people have been identified as the “real Satoshi.” There is for example HBO documentary last October, during which Peter Todd was revealed as the real father of Bitcoin. Todd previously denied HBO’s claim and the documentary has increased concerns about Todd’s safety.
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