Craig Wright

CoinFlash

DeFi Is a ‘Complete Scam,’ Says Controversial Entrepreneur Craig Wright

nChain Chief Scientist Craig Wright has delivered an obscenity-laden interview discussing decentralized finance and stablecoins, calling such projects a "complete scam" and "illegal."

People  ·  31 August 2020
CoinFlash

Ex-Wife’s Testimony Suggests Craig Wright ‘Defrauded’ Court, Kleiman Lawyers Claim

The legal team for the estate of David Kleiman said Ms. Wright's submission cast doubt on the nature of the Tulip Trust at the heart of the lawsuit.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 August 2020
Lawsuits

Kleiman Bitcoin Case Heads to Trial as Motion for Sanctions Against Craig Wright Is Denied

A Florida judge threw out a motion for sanctions against Wright saying the lawsuit over 1.1 million BTC would be better decided by a jury.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 June 2020
Newsletters

First Mover: BSV Doubles in 2020 as Bitcoin Offshoot Wins Devotees

The controversial cryptocurrency is winning in the crypto markets this year as developers and investors see its blockchain's technical differences as a good thing.

Markets  ·  2 June 2020
Court Cases

Craig Wright Called ‘Fraud’ in Message Signed With Bitcoin Addresses He Claims to Own

Bitcoin keys from coins Wright claims to own were used to sign a message calling him a "fraud."

Policy & regulation  ·  25 May 2020
Court Cases

Judge ‘Puzzled’ by Craig Wright’s Objections to Producing Evidence of Over 1.1M Bitcoin

The judge pointed to the fact that Wright has previously been accused of abusing attorney-client privilege in the Kleiman case.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 April 2020
Bitcoin

Craig Wright Challenges Court Order Criticizing His Evidence in $4B Kleiman Case

Wright objected after a judge dismissed his attorney-client privilege over weak evidence.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2020
Court Cases

Judge Calls Out Kleiman Attorneys Over ‘Excessive’ Fees in Craig Wright Case

The Florida judge has now approved fees and expenses amounting to about a quarter of the amount claimed.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2020
Bitcoin

Craig Wright Doubles Down on Satoshi Claim, Says Bitcoin Core Infringes His ‘Database Rights’

The Australian entrepreneur who claims to be the inventor of bitcoin has suggested he might take legal action over claimed infringement of his intellectual property.

Tech  ·  17 February 2020
Lawsuits

Craig Wright ‘Abusing’ Privilege to Block 11,000 Documents, Kleiman Lawyers Say

The filing says Wright has abused attorney-client privilege to withhold documents from the court.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2020
Bitcoin SV

Volatility, Illiquidity Threaten BSV’s Newfound Position

Volatility in bitcoin SV (BSV) is raising concerns about the resilience and stability of the world’s fifth-largest cryptocurrency.

Markets  ·  28 January 2020
Craig Wright

In New Court Filing, Craig Wright Claims to Receive Keys to $9.6B Bitcoin Fortune

Craig Wright said he received the necessary information to unencrypt the so-called “Tulip Trust.”

News  ·  14 January 2020
Craig Wright

US Judge Gives Craig Wright Until Feb. 3 to Access 1.1M Bitcoin at Heart of Ongoing Lawsuit

Craig Wright's court battle with the brother of deceased business partner David Kleiman reached a new level of complexity.

People  ·  13 January 2020
Court Cases

Trial Back on After Craig Wright Breaks Bitcoin Settlement Agreement

Craig Wright broke a non-binding settlement agreement to forfeit half his claimed bitcoin holdings, according to a court filing.

Markets  ·  3 November 2019
Florida

Craig Wright ‘in Discussions’ to Settle Multi-Billion-Dollar Court Case

Craig Wright, the entrepreneur who controversially claims he is Satoshi Nakamoto, is moving to settle the $10 billion Kleiman court case.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2019