๐๐Big news for Bitcoin enthusiasts! Julian Assange, the infamous whistleblower, received a whopping $500,000 worth of Bitcoin from an anonymous donor on Tuesday! ๐๐
This generous donation came right after Assange's release from the UK's high-security Belmarsh prison. He had reached a plea deal with U.S. authorities after spending five years behind bars. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
The 8.2 BTC donation was transferred from a multisignature wallet to Assange's Bitcoin donation address, as shown on the freeassange.org website. This came just in time, as Assange's wife Stella had called on supporters for a final show of financial aid, seeking $520,000 to pay off debt to the Australian government. ๐
Assange was prohibited from taking commercial flights for his court appearance and return to Australia, hence the need for funds to charter Flight VJ199. The Bitcoin donation received on Tuesday almost entirely covered this debt expense. ๐ฉ๏ธ
The identity of the generous donor remains a mystery, though two men have subtly hinted at being the benefactors. Internet personality Andrew Tate responded with a gift emoji to a tweet about the transaction, while Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey tweeted "Safe passage through" at the exact time the transaction was sent. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐
This news is a testament to the power of Bitcoin and its community. It's a reminder that Bitcoin is more than just a digital currency - it's a tool for freedom and empowerment. ๐๐
Stay tuned for more exciting Bitcoin news! ๐ฐ๐ฅ