The decide overseeing a authorized battle about who invented Bitcoin has dominated that it’s not Australian pc scientist Craig Wright.
The query had been examined in a 5 week trial on the Excessive Court docket.
The decide, Mr Justice Mellor, made his ruling as quickly because the proceedings had concluded.
He had been anticipated to retire to contemplate the case however mentioned he was capable of attain a call so shortly as a result of the “proof was overwhelming”.
Bitcoin is the world’s finest identified cryptocurrency – and has not too long ago captured the headlines after surging to a brand new document excessive valuation.
However the identification of the particular person or individuals who invented it has at all times been unknown, apart from they go by the identify of Satoshi Nakamoto.
Dr Wright, who’s from Australia, has claimed to be Satoshi since 2016 – however his claims and proof to again them up have lengthy been questioned by cryptocurrency consultants.
He has been out and in of court docket for years in authorized battles with people who challenged his story.
