via Kaj Sotala

> Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has publicly identified himself as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. […]

> Mr Wright has provided technical proof to back up his claim using coins known to be owned by Bitcoin's creator.

> Prominent members of the Bitcoin community and its core development team have also confirmed Mr Wright's claim. […]

> "There are lots of stories out there that have been made up and I don't like it hurting those people I care about," he said. "I don't want any of them to be impacted by this."

> "I have not done this because it is what I wanted. It's not because of my choice," he said, adding that he had no plans to become the figurehead for bitcoins.

> "I really do not want to be the public face of anything," he said, expressing regret that he had been forced to reveal his identity.