High Court in Britain Imposes Injunction on Craig Wright Following His Assertion of Bitcoin Origin
Here's the lowdown on computer scientist Craig Wright: the bloke who claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's mysterious creator. The British High Court has finally had enough of Wright's aggression and issued a restraining order to put a leash on his legal shenanigans.
Judge Edward Mellor, no pushover, slammed Wright for creating a living hell for the Bitcoin community with his relentless legal actions. Mellor accused Wright of using the legal system as a weapon to bully critics and silence those who doubted his Satoshi claims.
So, what does this restraining order actually mean? It stops Wright from filing any more civil claims or applications in the High Court. That's right, no more defamation lawsuits that leave folks like crypto blogger Peter McCormack and Magnus Granath (a.k.a Hodlonaut)-those Wright targeted-suffering for years with costly defenses based on bogus evidence.
This marks a significant move against Wright's Cryptozodiac saga-the community's nickname for Wright's self-proclaimed Satoshi status, which many believe is more fabricated than factual. By banning Wright from initiating further legal battles, the court aims to protect the cryptocurrency community from the intimidation and silencing tactics Wright has been known for.
Remember the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA)? They were the ones who instigated legal action against Wright in 2021, citing concerns over Wright's threats against their members. COPA's mission? Encouraging the adoption and advancement of crypto technologies and removing patent barriers to innovation. They've welcomed the decision as a step towards eliminating the hindrances caused by Wright's legal reign of terror.
The court's decision has brought a sigh of relief to the cryptocurrency community, reducing the chilling effect Wright's legal actions had on innovation and development in the sector. By limiting Wright's ability to weaponize legal systems, the court has helped to pave the way for a more open, collaborative, and innovative environment in the cryptocurrency industry.
Yet, it's worth mentioning that this restraining order is just one of many legal setbacks Wright's faced. In March, the court ruled he's not Satoshi or the author of the Bitcoin white paper. Subsequently, Wright issued a legal disclaimer, backtracking on his years of claims. To add to his legal woes, Wright landed a one-year suspended sentence in the UK for contempt of court in December.
As the cryptocurrency community waits for Wright's response to the restraining order, they'll keep their eyes peeled for any developments in this long-running dispute over Bitcoin's elusive creator.
References:
- "British judge blocks Craig Wright from filing defamation lawsuits." The Block, May 12th, 2022. https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/125821/british-judge-blocks-craig-wright-from-filing-defamation-lawsuits
- "Craig Wright Blocked From Filing More Defamation Lawsuits." CoinDesk, May 12th, 2022. https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/05/12/craig-wright-blocked-from-filing-more-defamation-lawsuits/
- "Judge Edward Mellor's full judgment against Craig Wright." CryptoSlate, May 12th, 2022. https://cryptoslate.com/judge-edward-mellors-full-judgment-against-craig-wright/
- "Crypto Open Patent Alliance sues Craig Wright over claims he threatened members." CoinTelegraph, February 2nd, 2021. https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-open-patent-alliance-sues-craig-wright-over-claims-he-threatened-members
- "COPA welcomes the judgment against Craig Wright." Medium, May 13th, 2022. https://medium.com/crypto-open-patent-alliance/cops-comments-on-the-judgement-against-craig-wright-cb75b73ba36f
Vocab Enrichment:
- aggressive legal actions, fabricated evidence, intimidate, counterclaim, British High Court, Judiciary, restraining order, Satoshi Nakamoto, General Civil Restraint Order, statement of claim, libel suits, litigious behavior, false claims, meritless, free and open discourse, patent barriers, innovation
- The British High Court's recent restraining order against Craig Wright restricts him from filing any more civil claims or applications, particularly defamation lawsuits that have targeted crypto bloggers like Peter McCormack and Magnus Granath (Hodlonaut).
- The cryptocurrency industry, including organizations like the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), applauds the High Court's decision due to Wright's history of using fabricated evidence in his aggressive legal actions against critics and opponents.
- By banning Wright from initiating further legal battles, the court aims to foster a more open and collaborative environment for innovation and self-development in the cryptocurrency sector, removing the intimidation tactics that have hindered education-and-self-development and general-news discussions in the sector.
