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29 November, 2024

Craig Wright’s Bitcoin Creator Case Appeal Rejected: Court Cites ‘Multiple Falsehoods’

29 November, 2024

Self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor Craig Wright has suffered a significant setback in his ongoing legal battle. The UK Court of Appeal has refused to hear his appeal, citing the presence of “multiple falsehoods” and references to “fictitious authorities” within his appeal documents. This decision represents a substantial blow to Wright’s claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. The court’s strong language underscores the seriousness of the inaccuracies presented in Wright’s appeal, effectively shutting down this avenue of legal challenge.

The rejection highlights the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Wright’s claims. Many within the cryptocurrency community have long been skeptical of his assertions, and this ruling adds further weight to those doubts. The details surrounding the specific falsehoods identified by the court remain undisclosed at this time, but the decision itself carries significant implications for the future of Wright’s legal efforts to solidify his claim to the Bitcoin fortune.

This case continues to captivate the attention of the cryptocurrency world, and further developments will be keenly followed as the legal proceedings unfold. The refusal of the appeal underscores the importance of verifiable evidence and the consequences of presenting false information in legal proceedings.