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WikiLeaks, Google, and Bitcoin: Key Events and Impacts in 2011

WikiLeaks, Google, and Bitcoin: Key Events and Impacts in 2011

Author:
Blockworks
Published:
2025-04-21 16:00:00

In 2011, WikiLeaks’ financial blockade led to Bitcoin’s emergence as an alternative donation method, while Google faced scrutiny over data privacy. These events highlighted Bitcoin’s potential as a censorship-resistant currency and intensified debates around corporate and government transparency.

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