WIRED and Gizmodo simultaneously publish investigations claiming Australian businessman Craig Wright is likely Satoshi Nakamoto, based on leaked emails, legal documents, and blog posts. Within hours, Australian Federal Police raid Wright's home and offices (for unrelated tax matters). The Bitcoin community is skeptical from the start, noting inconsistencies in the evidence. Subsequent analysis reveals some documents were backdated or fabricated. The story launches years of controversy that culminates in Wright's claims being rejected by a UK court in 2024.
WIRED: Bitcoin's Creator