A computer scientist says he's the mystery creator of bitcoin. A London judge aims to find the truth


Wright says he used the pseudonym 'Satoshi Nakamoto' to protect his privacy not to remain anonymous. — AP

LONDON: One of the enduring mysteries of the cryptocurrency industry took center stage on Feb 6 in a London court where a trial could finally settle the debate over the identity of bitcoin's founder.

Australian computer scientist Craig Wright entered the witness box at the High Court and testified he was the man behind "Satoshi Nakamoto,” the pseudonym that has masked the identity of the creator of bitcoin.

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