Bitcoin Archive w Archie Julian Assange's Brother EXPOSES The Truth About WikiLeaks & Bitcoin
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Oct 31, 2025 Gabriel Shipton, activist and filmmaker, is the brother of Julian Assange and founder of the Information Rights Project. He reveals how WikiLeaks transformed public trust in media and discusses the impact of Vault 7 on U.S. government actions. Shipton explains why WikiLeaks adopted Bitcoin to combat banking restrictions, highlighting its role in promoting censorship resistance. He also touches on the future of whistleblowers, potential pardons for notable leakers, and the grassroots efforts that aimed to free his brother, Julian.
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WikiLeaks Adopted Bitcoin To Bypass Blockades
- Gabriel Shipton recounts how WikiLeaks turned to Bitcoin after banking and payment blockades.
- He says Bitcoin ensured donations continued despite state attempts to stop funding.
Labeling Enabled Covert Operations
- Declaring WikiLeaks a "non-state hostile intelligence agency" removed CIA congressional oversight.
- That label enabled clandestine operations against Julian resembling actions used on foreign intelligence services.
Embassy Security Firm Turned Surveillance Asset
- Gabriel describes the Ecuadorian embassy security firm being flipped to surveil Julian.
- Leakers from that firm later released recordings of visits and evidence of plots against him.