Posted 9/19/2023, 1:01:00 PM

Judge Rules Bitcoin.org Operator Must Reveal Identity in Craig Wright Lawsuit

London High Court judge upholds ruling that Bitcoin.org operator Cøbra must reveal identity to avoid paying Craig Wright $700K in legal fees.
Wright sued Cøbra for publishing Bitcoin whitepaper, claiming copyright as Satoshi Nakamoto.
Cøbra attempted to challenge legal fees while staying anonymous, but judge ruled anonymity was unjustified.
Cøbra appealed ruling but judge dismissed appeal, saying anonymity undermined justice principles.
Wright pursuing multiple lawsuits around world over Bitcoin whitepaper and claims to be Satoshi.

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9/25/2023

Shanghai Court Distinguishes Bitcoin as Legitimate Digital Currency, Despite China's Crypto Trading Ban

Bitcoin has been officially recognized as a unique digital currency by a Shanghai People's Court in China, despite the country's ban on cryptocurrencies, indicating a potential shift in legal positions related to ownership within the existing constraints.