Craig Wright Satoshi Identity Dispute

"His online Bitcoin wallet holds around 1.1 million Bitcoins, which would be worth around $79bn (£58bn). This would rank Satoshi as the 22nd-richest person in the world on Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index."

"Were Back to be Nakamoto – and the owner of 1.1m coins worth tens of billions of pounds – he would have to disclose that to the Securities and Exchange Commission, as that fortune could materially affect the bitcoin market."

"I am now convinced that, barring some unpredictable declassification of a government secret, we will likely never know beyond a reasonable doubt who he was."

"In the bitcoin realm, the Nakamoto mystery was coming to be seen as necessary — a feature rather than a bug."

"Wright is one of many individuals who have claimed or been suggested as Satoshi Nakamoto. However, none have substantiated their claims, leaving the true identity of Bitcoin’s creator an enduring mystery."

"COPA’s lawyer, Jonathan Hough, described Wright’s behaviour as at times 'farce,' but with 'deadly serious' consequences, as it created a chilling effect on the industry by intimidating those who challenged him."

"Mellor ruled that he was not, as he claimed, the mysterious creator of the digital currency, nor the author of the initial versions of the bitcoin software."

"Wright had committed 'a clear breach' of the order in March that barred him from launching or threatening further legal action related to bitcoin."

"Many in the community felt that Hoback prioritized sensationalism rather than conducting thorough research, turning what could have been an insightful exploration into a speculative thriller."

"The true identity of bitcoin’s creator has enthralled online sleuths and journalists for years, especially as the digital currency’s market capitalization has soared past US$1-trillion."