UK Court Issues Gag Order Against Craig Wright, Bitcoin’s Controversial ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’

On May 12th, the UK High Court, presided over by Judge Edward Mellor, imposed a significant injunction against Craig Wright, a self-proclaimed identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. This ruling effectively prevents him from pursuing further defamation lawsuits that have plagued the cryptocurrency landscape. Judge Mellor highlighted Wright’s history of disseminating false narratives and engaging in vexatious litigation, which has resulted in considerable legal challenges for numerous stakeholders within the Bitcoin community. The court emphasized the misuse of the legal system as a tool for intimidation against those who challenge his claims. Notably, Wright was previously involved in a significant legal dispute with the Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA), which underscored his unfounded assertions of being the creator of Bitcoin. This latest development effectively concludes a protracted legal saga that has lasted nearly a decade, as Wright had faced prior judgments reaffirming his lack of connection to Bitcoin’s inception.