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Who Is the Real Satoshi Nakamoto? Craig Wright Takes Stand in Bitcoin Trial

CoinDesk's Cheyenne Ligon shares insights into the high-profile trial between Craig Wright and the estate of his former business partner Dave Kleiman continuing in Miami. Wright claims to be the inventor of bitcoin and the owner of 1.1 million BTC, while Kleiman's estate is requesting its share of the nearly $67 billion fortune.

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Craig Wright Takes Stand in Bitcoin Trial With 1.1 Million BTC at Stake

Monday marks the fifth day of the civil trial between Craig Wright, a computer scientist best known for claiming to be the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, and the estate of Dave Kleiman, Wright's former collaborator and business partner. 1.1 million BTC is at stake, which could be worth over $67 billion. "The Hash" team discusses the latest in bitcoin's trial of the century.

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Craig Wright to Take Stand Monday in Trial

CoinDesk's Christie Harkin discusses what to expect next week as the crypto industry anticipates Craig Wright, best known for his widely disputed claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, to testify in a Miami court Monday. Plus, CoinDesk's Damanick Dantes discusses his crypto markets outlook following Square's bitcoin revenue and gross profit falling in the third quarter.

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In Craig Wright Trial, Plaintiffs Lay Out Pattern of Fraud, Deceit and Hubris

The self-proclaimed “Satoshi” will have much to address when he takes the stand on Thursday.

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Craig Wright’s Latest Funhouse-Mirror Legal Adventure

The whole thing has the bizarre air of a snake eating its own tail, except neither the snake nor the tail actually exist.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05:  Chief Scientist, nChain Dr. Craig Wright speaks on stage during CoinGeek Conference New York at Sheraton Times Square on October 05, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for CoinGeek )

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Day 4 of Kleiman v. Wright: Craig Wright’s Testimony Delayed

The self-styled “Satoshi” will likely take the stand on Monday.

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Kleiman v. Wright: Bitcoin’s Trial of the Century With $66B Worth of BTC at Stake

The civil trial Ira Kleiman vs. Craig Wright kicked off in Miami Monday that may provide insight into some of Craig Wright’s claims that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. "The Hash" panel discuss the latest in bitcoin's trial of the century with $66 billion worth of BTC at stake.

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Kleiman v. Wright: Bitcoin’s Trial of the Century Kicks Off in Miami

At the center of the case: the potential ownership of 1.1 million BTC.

Craig Wright arrives at federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Saul Martinez/Bloomberg via Getty Image)

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Craig Wright's Multibillion-Dollar Bitcoin Trial Starts Next Week

A trial involving cryptocurrency entrepreneur Craig Wright and the estate of his former business partner Dave Kleiman begins next week. CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss the significance and possible outcomes.

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UK Court Orders Bitcoin.org to Remove White Paper Following Craig Wright Lawsuit

The judge had no option but to rule a default judgment because Cobra chose not to make an appearance, according to Wright's representation.

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