Craig Wright’s Appeal Denied by UK Supreme Court in Case Against Peter McCormack
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has rejected Craig Wright’s appeal in his case against Peter McCormack over statements about Satoshi Nakamoto. Wright, who claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin, had challenged McCormack’s questioning of his identity as Satoshi Nakamoto.
In July, the court ruled that Wright was entitled to only one pound in compensation. Wright decided to appeal this decision, but the court has now denied his appeal. On the other hand, McCormack is celebrating the court’s rejection as a final victory in the case.
Permission to appeal was refused by three Supreme Court justices, Lord Briggs, Lady Rose and Lord Richards, on grounds the appeal did not raise an arguable question of law.
This is the end of the line for Wright's substantive claim against me.
5 years of hell over, a small…
— Peter McCormack (@PeterMcCormack) January 25, 2024
“My lawyers have just confirmed that Craig Wright’s latest appeal has been rejected by the Supreme Court. It’s over, I won, welcome to the law, you son of a b****!”
The permission to appeal has been denied by three judges of the Supreme Court, Lord Briggs, Lady Rose, and Lord Richards, on the grounds that the appeal did not raise a question of debatable law. This is the end of Wright’s compensation claim against me. 5 years of hell over, a small amount of hell to face for the expenses, but we made it. I have to thank many people, my lawyers, my brother @hodlonaut, all the people who supported me, the people who helped me with some costs (you know who you are). Now let’s move on to our brothers @hodlonaut, @CobraBitcoin, and the companies and developers still under attack. No mercy.
Let’s finish it!
Craig Wright’s Case Against McCormack Concluded
Wright has now had his appeal denied twice by the UK Supreme Court. This means that the case between Wright and McCormack can be considered officially concluded with the July ruling. Rupert Cowper-Coles, a partner at RPC representing McCormack, confirmed that the court has upheld the nominal damages compensation of one pound.
Wright’s Quest to Prove His Identity as Satoshi Nakamoto Continues
In December 2023, a British judge gave Craig Wright an opportunity to prove his claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto by presenting new documents found on a USB key. However, this is a separate case involving Wright and COPA (Crypto Open Patent Alliance), where COPA accuses Wright of making false statements about being Satoshi Nakamoto. The judge has allowed Wright to present evidence only if he pays COPA £800,000 as a guarantee for legal expenses.
The main issue in this case revolves around the copyright of the Bitcoin Whitepaper and its Bitcoin v0.1 software released by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. Wright’s claim to be the creator of Bitcoin requires him to assert copyright over these documents. However, COPA has submitted evidence refuting Wright’s claims, stating that his documents are forged.
Hot Take: Craig Wright’s Appeal Denied in Case Against Peter McCormack
The UK Supreme Court has rejected Craig Wright’s appeal in his case against Peter McCormack over statements about Satoshi Nakamoto. This denial marks a final victory for McCormack, bringing an end to the long-running legal battle. Despite Wright’s continued efforts to prove his identity as Satoshi Nakamoto, the court has ruled against him. This decision solidifies McCormack’s position and dismisses Wright’s compensation claim. The outcome of this case highlights the challenges and controversies surrounding the identity of Bitcoin’s creator, leaving many unanswered questions in the cryptocurrency community.
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