In a recent development, the UK Supreme Court has rejected Craig Wright’s appeal in the libel case filed against him by Peter McCormack. The court ruled that Wright was only entitled to a nominal compensation of 1 GBP, highlighting the ongoing dispute surrounding Wright’s claim to be the inventor of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Legal Setback for Wright in Bitcoin Inventor Claim
This decision marks a significant setback for Wright, as he has unsuccessfully attempted to appeal the ruling twice. McCormack’s legal representative, Rupert Cowper-Coles from RPC, expressed satisfaction with the judgment, emphasizing the nominal damages awarded to his client.
“UK Supreme Court denies Craig Wright’s appeal, highlighting dispute over Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity. ”
Wright Faces Additional Legal Battles
However, this is not the only legal battle in which Wright is involved. He is currently embroiled in a separate case against various crypto companies and bitcoin developers, alleging copyright violations of Bitcoin’s white paper and blockchain database. The non-profit Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA) recently rejected a settlement offer from Wright, citing concerns about potential future lawsuits.
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