Craig Wright’s attempt to challenge a previous High Court decision was dismissed by the United Kingdom’s Court of Appeal, confirming once again that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin
The news was shared by Hodlonaut, a well-known Bitcoin influencer closely following Wright’s case. On social media platform X, Hodlonaut noted that Wright’s appeal was “brutally denied”.
The court didn’t mince words in its decision. It pointed out that Wright’s arguments were full of “multiple falsehoods” and relied on “fictitious authorities”.
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For example, he cited a case called Anderson v the Queen [2013] United Kingdom Privy Council (UKPC) 2, which the court identified as an “AI-generated hallucination”. The judgment stated:
It is not credible on its face, and even less so given the judge’s findings as Dr Wright’s credibility.
Then, the court concluded with a statement, “For the reasons given above the appeals have no prospect of success whatever and there is no other reason to hear them”.
Within the crypto community, many have been skeptical of Wright’s claims. Figures like Hodlonaut have openly called him a “scammer” and a “fraud”. On various Bitcoin forums, he’s often dubbed “Faketoshi”. Despite the criticism, Wright has persisted in trying to prove he’s the mastermind behind Bitcoin.
This latest legal defeat seems to mark the end of his efforts to get official recognition. The court’s decision highlights his challenges in providing solid evidence for his claims. Using dubious references and questionable documents has only damaged his credibility further.
Meanwhile, the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains one of tech’s biggest mysteries. As Wright’s claims lose steam, journalists and investigators worldwide continue to search for the real person or group behind the pseudonym.
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