The UK has rejected an appeal filed by Craig Wright in the COPA case, dealing a further legal defeat to the fake Satoshi.
In a resounding court ruling, the UK courts have rejected the appeal filed by Craig Wright, known for his controversial and false claim to be the creator of Bitcoin. The decision, recently issued by Judge Arnold, states that Wright's application lacks logic and merit, which represents a new setback for the controversial figure.
Wright has been involved in multiple lawsuits and controversies since he proclaimed himself as Satoshi Nakamoto. However, his claim to have created Bitcoin has been questioned by the crypto community and several experts, who have pointed out the inconsistencies and manipulations in the evidence presented by Wright. In fact, due to this, earlier this year, Wright lost a lawsuit brought by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) to disprove his claims and prove that he is not the true creator of Bitcoin. In this trial, which concluded in March, Judge James Mellor ruled that Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto and he did not create Bitcoin and that he committed fraud on an industrial scale by falsifying “a large pile of documents” in his attempt to support his false claims.
The appeal in question filed by Wright referred to this previous ruling issued in March, where the judge determined that Wright is not the creator of Bitcoin and that he had manipulated the evidence at will.
«One of the key reasons for his decision was his findings that (i) Dr. Wright had repeatedly and extensively lied to the court in his testimony and (ii) Dr. Wright had falsified a large number of documents that he relied on to support his claim. Overall, the judge concluded that the evidence that Dr. Wright was not Satoshi Nakamoto was overwhelming.», Judge Arnold said.
The UK's rejection of this appeal reinforces the credibility of the allegations against Wright. For the crypto community, this ruling is a clear signal that Wright's claims are baseless and that his attempts at manipulation are being exposed by the courts.
The appeal arguments are not convincing, according to the court
Wright filed his appeal against the March ruling in the COPA case, arguing that the court had made errors in interpreting the evidence and that he had been unfairly prejudiced during the proceedings. However, his appeal arguments were deemed unpersuasive by the court. The court noted on November 29 that Wright had not provided strong evidence to support his allegations and had instead presented a series of vague and contradictory statements which did not justify a hearing to review the original ruling.
The rejection of the appeal not only confirms the validity of the previous ruling, but also reinforces Wright's perception as an untrustworthy character in the crypto world.
For the community, this ruling is an important victory that reinforces the importance of truthfulness and integrity in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Furthermore, this case has served as an example of how justice can unmask and punish those who try to manipulate the truth for personal gain.
Wright also faces contempt trial
As Wright recovers from his recent appeal defeat, he faces a new legal challenge that will take place on December 18In this trial, Wright will be charged with contempt for his refusal to appear in court and for filing a lawsuit against Square, the company founded by Jack Dorsey, and BTC Core.
Wright has reportedly argued that he should not appear in court due to his autism and his Christmas plans, which has been seen by many as a move to evade the consequences of his actions.
COPA, the organisation that has been at the centre of the litigation against Wright, has accused the controversial figure of trying to evade justice. The organisation's lawyer, Jonathan Hough, claims that Wright has used various delaying tactics to avoid facing accusations of manipulation and fraud. Wright's refusal to appear in court has been seen as a sign of contempt for the legal process and as further evidence of his lack of integrity.
The impact of the COPA vs Wright case on the crypto world
Wright's legal defeat in his showdown with COPA has had a significant impact on the crypto world, especially in terms of trust and legal certainty. The determination that Craig Wright is not the real Satoshi Nakamoto and manipulated evidence to support his claims has set an important precedent. For Bitcoin developers and enthusiasts, this ruling means they can make use of the blockchain protocol code without fear of future litigation related to the intellectual property of the network and cryptocurrency.
Previously, Wright’s claims to be the creator of Bitcoin raised uncertainty and concerns about potential lawsuits. This uncertainty deterred developers and companies from publishing the Bitcoin whitepaper. However, following the ruling, “software developers can now access the bitcoin whitepaper and use bitcoin software again in the UK, for the first time in over three years,” Indian the organization.
Now, with confidence restored in the authenticity and transparency of the project, there is expected to be a surge in innovation and development of new applications based on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Furthermore, the case has reinforced the importance of integrity and truthfulness in the crypto ecosystem. The community now has a tangible example of how justice can reveal and punish those who try to distort the truth for personal gain. This not only contributes to greater trust in the ecosystem, but also fosters a safer and more transparent environment for all participants in the crypto world.
