Bitcoin whale pays off almost all Assange’s $500k jet fees in single transaction
Julian Assange receives an anonymous Bitcoin donation covering most of the $500k charter flight debt, enabling his return to Australia.
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Bitcoin whale pays off almost all Assange’s $500k jet fees in single transaction
Julian Assange receives an anonymous Bitcoin donation covering most of the $500k charter flight debt, enabling his return to Australia.
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