nChain’s chief scientist Dr. Craig Wright has filed a formal libel claim against Bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack for publicly accusing Wright of fraud. On April 17, Wright’s legal representatives filed a claim for libel with the UK High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division. Wright is seeking (a) to prevent McCormack from making further fraudulent claims that Wright is not the individual behind the Satoshi Nakamoto pseudonym and (b) £100k in damages, plus court fees and legal costs. Wright’s attorneys personally served McCormack with notification of Wright’s claim on Thursday and plan to file their Particulars ... (full story)