As a seasoned crypto investor with a strong belief in the transformative power of decentralized finance, I was deeply moved by the news of an anonymous Bitcoiner’s generous donation to Julian Assange’s family. The magnitude of their support, equivalent to over 8 bitcoins or around half a million dollars, speaks volumes about the community’s solidarity and commitment to justice.
A mysterious individual transferred over 8 bitcoins, equivalent to approximately $500,000, to assist Julian Assange’s family in covering their expenses related to his travels and legal settlements. (WikiLeaks co-founder)
I’ve spent the last 14 years embroiled in legal struggles, and on June 24, I finally walked out of the high-security Belmarsh Prison in the UK. This outcome came about due to negotiations between my team and US authorities.
After being freed from custody, he boarded a private jet from a London runway and traveled to Saipan, a US territory. On the 26th of June, in the district court of Saipan, he admitted to breaching the US Espionage Act by unlawfully sharing classified documents.
Expert: Currently, Assange is on board flight VJT199 en route to Saipan, marking an essential milestone towards his release and eventual return to Australia. In a recent interview, Stella Assange expressed, “Freedom doesn’t come for free.” Nevertheless, this freedom quest comes with a substantial financial price tag. Julian Assange is required to pay the Australian government approximately AUD 720,000 (equivalent to USD 520,000) for chartering the flight.
As a researcher, I came across an interesting development in the digital currency world on June 25. Stella Assange shared a link for those wanting to contribute anonymously through Bitcoins. Within just 10 hours, an anonymous donor transferred over 8 Bitcoins, which is equivalent to approximately $346,000 based on current exchange rates. This generous contribution brought the total closer to the goal of raising around $520,000.
Further, we’ve collected over 300,000 British pounds (approximately $380,000) through cash donations up to the present moment. The total amount raised stands at approximately $487,000. His journey from the UK to Australia signifies the end of a significant phase in his life as he returns debt-free and no longer encumbered by legal imprisonment.
During the court hearing on June 26th, Judge Ramona Manglona handed down a sentence of five years and two months in prison to Assange for espionage offenses. However, since Assange had previously served this term in the UK, he left the courthouse as a free man.
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2024-06-26 18:28