Bitcoin Adopted by Wikileaks 15 Years Ago: How It Happened – U.Today

Jun 14, 2026 - 21:00
Bitcoin Adopted by Wikileaks 15 Years Ago: How It Happened – U.Today
Fifteen years ago today, on June 14, 2011, the whistleblowing organization WikiLeaks fundamentally changed the trajectory of decentralized finance by officially adopting Bitcoin. Due to the controversial “Cablegate” leaks, WikiLeaks faced a crippling financial blockade.  Traditional financial gatekeepers, including Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Bank of America, and Western Union, abruptly cut ties with the organization. This embargo...

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Angry Angry 0
Sad Sad 0
Wow Wow 0