Craig Wright

Court Cases

Craig Wright Aims to Challenge Court Decision That Cost Half His Bitcoins

The entrepreneur has cited Hurricane Dorian as the reason he needs more time to challenge a recent court order.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 September 2019
Bitcoin

Judge Confirms Ruling: Craig Wright to Forfeit 50% of Bitcoin Holdings

In a court document published Aug. 27, Judge Bruce Reinhart said Craig Wright argued in bad faith.

Markets  ·  27 August 2019
Lawsuits

Judge Recommends Ruling in Favor of Kleiman in Craig Wright Case

A magistrate judge has recommended that Craig Wright turn over 50% of his bitcoin and intellectual property from before 2014 to Ira Kleiman.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 August 2019
Bitcoin

Craig Wright Again Claims Authorship of Bitcoin White Paper

Wright has made another attempt to cement his claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, posting bitcoin's white paper on a scientific paper hosting site.

Tech  ·  23 August 2019
Craig Wright

CoinDesk Talks to Supporters, Critics at Craig Wright’s Contempt Hearing

CoinDesk travels to Florida to talk to supporters and detractors of the so-called creator of bitcoin.

Markets  ·  23 August 2019
Legal

Judge Blasts Craig Wright’s Evidence, ‘Inconsistent’ Testimony in Kleiman Trial

The judge overseeing the ongoing lawsuit against Craig Wright, who claims to have invented bitcoin, shot down a motion challenging the court's jurisdiction over the suit.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 August 2019
Craig Wright

Messages Proving Wright Created Bitcoin Likely ‘Faked,’ Developer Testifies

In a July 24 examination, Jonathan Warren confirmed it is easy to back date messages to alter dates and times.

Markets  ·  14 August 2019
Craig Wright

Craig Wright’s Counsel Rebuts Forgery Evidence in Ongoing Lawsuit

A verdict was not declared in an ongoing contempt and sanctions hearing for the self-declared inventor of bitcoin.

Markets  ·  6 August 2019
Bitcoin Cash

Roger Ver Steps Into Chairman Role as Bitcoin.com Adds New CEO

Roger Ver is now Executive Chairman of Bitcoin.com as Stefan Rust joins as CEO

Markets  ·  2 August 2019
Craig Wright

Judge Rules for Roger Ver in Craig Wright Libel Lawsuit

Though the suit was dismissed on jurisdictional grounds, Judge Sir Nicklin denied Wright's claims of "reputational harm" in the decision.

Markets  ·  31 July 2019
Craig Wright

Craig Wright’s Wife Could Testify Under Oath in Ongoing Kleiman Trial

Three witnesses including the self-defined Nakamoto's wife, biographer, and contractual overseer are called to testify.

Markets  ·  25 July 2019
Craig Wright

Crypto Genius or Fake? The Craig Wright Saga Explained

Craig Wright may or may not be Satoshi Nakamoto but his appearance in court doesn't bode well for the cryptographer.

Markets  ·  15 July 2019
Court Cases

Craig Wright Spars With Kleiman Lawyers in Combative Courtroom Appearance

It was an emotional day for the self-professed creator of bitcoin as he testified in the on-going Kleiman lawsuit.

Markets  ·  28 June 2019
Craig Wright

Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright to Take the Stand in Kleiman Lawsuit

Steve Shadders, who sees the "Satoshiness of Wright," will testify as a factual witness alongside Wright himself.

Markets  ·  26 June 2019
Lawsuit

Craig Wright Offers New Details on Bitcoin Trust at Heart of Billion-Dollar Lawsuit

A court document filed on May 8 details Craig Wright's bitcoin holdings prior to Dec. 31, 2013.

Markets  ·  20 June 2019