Julian Assange, the well-known whistleblower, recently received a substantial donation of $500,000 worth of Bitcoin from an anonymous donor. This donation came just after his release from Belmarsh prison in the UK, where he had been held for five years. The funds were transferred to Assange’s Bitcoin donation address, as listed on the freeassange.org website.
Assange’s wife, Stella Assange, had previously reached out to supporters for financial assistance to cover debts owed to the Australian government. The family had already raised a significant portion of the required funds through Crowdfunder, but the Bitcoin donation received on Tuesday nearly covered the entire debt expense.
Following his release, Assange pleaded guilty to one charge of espionage in court and has since returned home to Australia. The judge noted that his actions had not caused any actual physical harm. Interestingly, two individuals, including internet personality Andrew Tate and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, appeared to hint at their involvement in the donation.
While Tate responded to a tweet about the transaction with a gift emoji, Dorsey tweeted about “safe passage through” at the exact time the transaction took place. Dorsey, known for his involvement in Bitcoin initiatives through his company Block, has supported various Bitcoin infrastructure projects and holds BTC on his company’s balance sheet.
The online Bitcoin community initially questioned Tate’s claim and called for further proof of his control over the sender’s address. However, Dorsey’s background in the Bitcoin space and his previous contributions to the community lend credibility to the speculation of his involvement in the donation.
Overall, this mysterious donation to Julian Assange highlights the power of cryptocurrency in providing financial support and solidarity to individuals in need. It also showcases the intricate connections within the Bitcoin community and the impact of high-profile figures like Jack Dorsey in advancing the adoption of digital assets.