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Aussie tech entrepreneur confirms his identity as bitcoin creator

Craig Wright's claim ends years of speculation about person who until now has gone by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto

Published Mon, May 2, 2016 · 09:50 PM
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AUSTRALIAN tech entrepreneur Craig Wright told the BBC on Monday he was the creator of controversial digital currency bitcoin, ending years of speculation about a person who until now has gone by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto.

The BBC said Mr Wright gave technical proof supporting his claim to using bitcoins known to be owned by bitcoin's creator. It said prominent members of the bitcoin community had also confirmed Mr Wrigh…

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