Craig Wright’s Final Appeal in Defamation Case Denied
Craig Wright’s final appeal in his defamation case against crypto podcast host Peter McCormack has been denied by the UK Supreme Court. The refusal to grant permission for appeal was because “the appeal did not raise an arguable question of law,” noted McCormack. Wright sued McCormack after the latter denied Wright’s claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. This decision could conclude a five-year legal battle.
Craig Wright Extends Settlement Offer
In a separate legal battle, Wright has written a settlement offer to Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) members and other parties involved in intellectual property litigation. COPA rejected the settlement offer within a few hours. Lawyer Preston Byrne criticized Wright’s strategy and subsequent call for a settlement before a potential February trial. COPA challenges Wright’s assertion that he is Satoshi.
COPA Alleges Forgeries in Testimony Against Wright
COPA revealed testimony by expert witnesses alleging that the documents recently presented by Wright are forgeries. They claim that the Bitcoin whitepaper, claimed by Wright to have been written in LaTeX, was created in OpenOffice, and a “time capsule” file from 2007 was altered in 2023. Calvin Ayre, a supporter of Wright, accused COPA of misrepresenting its intentions. However, COPA has claimed that Wright may have used ChatGPT to create some of the forged documents, undermining his claim as the creator of Bitcoin.
Hot Take: Craig Wright’s Legal Battle Reaches Dead End
The UK Supreme Court’s denial of Craig Wright’s final appeal marks a significant development in his long-standing legal battle against Peter McCormack. With this decision, it seems that the defamation case will finally come to a close after five years of legal proceedings. Wright’s claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has faced continuous scrutiny and challenges from various parties, including COPA. The rejection of his settlement offer and the allegations of forged documents further weaken his credibility. As the crypto community watches this high-profile case unfold, it raises questions about the importance of transparency, authenticity, and accountability in the cryptocurrency space.
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