Craig Wright's Trial Over Bitcoin Creator Identity Enters Third Week

According to CoinDesk, the trial to determine if Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of bitcoin, has completed its second week. Wright's sister, Danielle DeMorgan, took the stand on Friday, along with two other witnesses representing him. DeMorgan recounted a blog post she wrote, stating that when she heard the name Satoshi, she knew it was Wright. She also mentioned seeing Wright in a room full of computers around 2007 or 2008, working on something important. The Bitcoin white paper was released in late 2008. Another witness, Mark Archbold, testified on Friday, stating that he had a discussion with Wright about digital currency in 2005 and believed Wright was Satoshi due to the encryption software he wrote in the 2000s. Cerian Jones, a patent attorney, was also questioned on Friday, and her statement focused on how Wright's patents indicated he could have been the creator of bitcoin. However, she also noted that being associated with Wright isn't necessarily a good thing, as he is a divisive character. The trial is set to continue next week, with more witnesses testifying on Wright's behalf, followed by the questioning of Crypto Open Patent Alliance's (COPA) witnesses. Wright is scheduled to appear again on Friday for another cross-examination.