Bitcoin Creator Identity Trial Unfolds: Craig Wright Faces Allegations of Forgery

In a London trial, Craig Wright maintains he’s bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. The Crypto Open Patent Alliance alleges forgery, claiming control of intellectual property rights. The trial’s outcome may affect pending lawsuits, as Wright uses his identity to influence the open-source technology and engage in litigation against developers.

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Craig Wright arrives at the Rolls Building for a hearing over the identity of the creator of Bitcoin, in London, Feb. 5, 2024. Photo: AP