Craig Wright Drops Appeal Against Hodlonaut, Ending Legal Battle Over Bitcoin Claims

The long-standing legal battle between Craig Wright and Norwegian bitcoiner Hodlonaut has finally come to an end, with Wright dropping his appeal against Hodlonaut. The dispute began over social media posts in which Hodlonaut accused Wright of being a “scammer” and a “fraud” for claiming to be the inventor of Bitcoin.

A Norwegian judge ruled in favor of Hodlonaut, stating that Wright had lied and cheated in his attempt to prove he is Satoshi Nakamoto. Hodlonaut took preemptive action in Norway to prevent Wright from pursuing a defamation case in the U.K., where laws heavily favor the plaintiff.

Hodlonaut announced the news on social media, expressing his happiness over Wright dropping the appeal. This development comes shortly after Wright lost a separate court case in the U.K., which undermined his claims to being Satoshi Nakamoto.

Despite these setbacks, other legal battles involving Wright, including a defamation case against Hodlonaut in the U.K., are still ongoing. Wright and his supporters have remained relatively quiet following recent court decisions.

Representatives for Wright have not responded to requests for comment. The conclusion of the appeal in Norway marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal saga surrounding Craig Wright and his claims to being the creator of Bitcoin.