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Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has concluded his multi-year legal battle by accepting a plea deal, according to Bitfinex Blog. This resolution prevents his extradition to the United States and results in his immediate release from custody. A Revisiting of the Turbulent WikiLeaks Saga WikiLeaks, established in 2006 by Julian Assange, aimed to offer a secure platform for whistleblowers to expose unethical behavior and human rights abuses. The organization gained worldwide attention in 2010 after releasing classified U.S. military documents and diplomatic cables, including the infamous “Collateral Murder” video. This footage depicted a 2007 U.S. helicopter attack in Baghdad, sparking global outrage and significantly influencing public opinion on U.S. military actions. The U.S. government and its allies responded with severe measures, including a financial blockade by PayPal, Visa, and MasterCard. In response, WikiLeaks adopted Bitcoin in 2011, which allowed it to bypass traditional financial channels and sustain operations. This move not only preserved WikiLeaks’ activities but also underscored Bitcoin’s potential as a censorship-resistant financial tool. The Tide Turns on Assange, and a Witch Hunt Begins Assange’s personal ordeal intensified in late 2010 when Swedish authorities issued a warrant for his arrest over allegations of sexual misconduct. Assange and his supporters argued that these charges were politically motivated to discredit him and facilitate extradition to the U.S. In 2012, Assange sought asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, where he remained for nearly seven years. In 2019, Ecuador revoked Assange’s asylum, leading to his arrest by British authorities. He was sentenced to 50 weeks in prison for breaching bail conditions and faced additional charges from the U.S., including conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and multiple counts under the Espionage Act. Human rights organizations and free speech advocates condemned these charges, viewing them as a threat to press freedom. Welcome Home…

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