Julian Assange's freedom backed by the crypto community
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Julian Assange's freedom backed by the crypto community
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The crypto community played a crucial role in Julian Assange's legal battle, providing substantial financial support after traditional payment platforms blocked WikiLeaks. AssangeDAO raised $53 million, with $37 million specifically for his defense. This financial backing highlights the crypto community's commitment to freedom of speech and anti-censorship efforts.
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London, UK
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The AssangeDAO created in December 2021 raised over 16,000 ETH through the sale of "Justice" tokens, with 11,000 ETH allocated for Assange's legal defense and campaigning.
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