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Australian computer scientist claims he created Bitcoin
Is this man the elusive creator of Bitcoin? Australian computer scientist Craig Steven Wright has publicly identified himself as "Satoshi Nakamoto," founder of the widely-used cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Wright has told three media organizations -- the BBC, the Economist and GQ -- that he is the father of Bitcoin. The computer scientist has also published a blog post that he says includes cryptographic proof for the claim. Bitcoin was created in 2009, but the identity of its founder has remained shrouded in secrecy. The creator used the name "Satoshi Nakamoto," but many experts have assumed the moniker was a ... (full story)