Bitcoin

Scientist Craig Wright said he created the cryptocurrency under the name Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, prompting a group of tech firms to launch legal action against him.

Wright said he created the cryptocurrency in 2008. However, a group of tech firms launched legal action accusing Wright of forging his identity.

A court case over the inventor of Bitcoin is underway in the UK. Australian man Craig Wright says he founded the cryptocurrency in 2008.