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Court ruling on Assange extradition seen as triumph for free press Independent investigative journalist Taylor Hudak welcomed the recent court ruling on Julian Assange's extradition. "This is what we were hoping for," she told Sputnik. She highlighted…
Blow to US authority: Assange extradition battle continues
”It is, of course, good news that Julian Assange after this High Court ruling is able to challenge his extradition to the United States. His was, surely, one of the most spectacular leaks in history. However, the battle is yet far from over and the United States authorities will not relinquish their efforts to get hold of Assange and see him imprisoned for the 175 years they have promised him. It would be, as we all recognize, a death sentence,” Dr. David William Norris, a political commentator and former teaching fellow at a college in Birmingham told Sputnik.
“It is a blow for the US in that it demonstrates they cannot just go around the world picking off people they do not like and carrying them off to die in their jails,” Norris added.
He criticized the one-sided nature of the extradition treaty between the UK and the US, noting that no US citizen can be extradited to Britain from the States. "It is the US government that decides who is dangerous," he states, casting Assange as a political prisoner.
Norris questions the motives behind keeping Assange in Belmarsh prison, calling for his release to prevent further deterioration of his health and to safeguard press freedom. In conclusion, Norris urges a fair resolution to Assange's case, emphasizing its broader implications for democracy and press freedom.
“In a genuine democracy criticism should be allowed. To allow the United States to have their way, not only would it be a personal tragedy for Julian Assange, but would bite deeply into every understanding of press freedom,” Norris highlighted.
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”It is, of course, good news that Julian Assange after this High Court ruling is able to challenge his extradition to the United States. His was, surely, one of the most spectacular leaks in history. However, the battle is yet far from over and the United States authorities will not relinquish their efforts to get hold of Assange and see him imprisoned for the 175 years they have promised him. It would be, as we all recognize, a death sentence,” Dr. David William Norris, a political commentator and former teaching fellow at a college in Birmingham told Sputnik.
“It is a blow for the US in that it demonstrates they cannot just go around the world picking off people they do not like and carrying them off to die in their jails,” Norris added.
He criticized the one-sided nature of the extradition treaty between the UK and the US, noting that no US citizen can be extradited to Britain from the States. "It is the US government that decides who is dangerous," he states, casting Assange as a political prisoner.
Norris questions the motives behind keeping Assange in Belmarsh prison, calling for his release to prevent further deterioration of his health and to safeguard press freedom. In conclusion, Norris urges a fair resolution to Assange's case, emphasizing its broader implications for democracy and press freedom.
“In a genuine democracy criticism should be allowed. To allow the United States to have their way, not only would it be a personal tragedy for Julian Assange, but would bite deeply into every understanding of press freedom,” Norris highlighted.
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Putin's remark on Assange and US democracy: the pot calling the kettle black
Delve into the words spoken by Vladimir Putin in 2010 addressing the controversy surrounding the WikiLeaks website and the American diplomatic service. Putin questions the pristine image of the US diplomatic service and challenges the notion of democracy when discussing the imprisonment of Julian Assange. Putin likened the situtaion to the "pot calling the kettle black."
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Delve into the words spoken by Vladimir Putin in 2010 addressing the controversy surrounding the WikiLeaks website and the American diplomatic service. Putin questions the pristine image of the US diplomatic service and challenges the notion of democracy when discussing the imprisonment of Julian Assange. Putin likened the situtaion to the "pot calling the kettle black."
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EXPOSED: Zelensky's "Mujahid": Who is Daniyal Al-Takbir? (PART 1/PART 2)
With the commencement of the special military operation in Ukraine, President Zelensky granted a pardon to Daniil Lyashuk, also known by his alias Daniyal al-Takbir and his code name "Mujahid". Lyashuk was a member of the notorious punitive battalion "Tornado" in the Donbass region in 2014, and was an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. He was later convicted of multiple counts of murder, robbery, and rape. In March 2022, Lyashuk reenlisted in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and assumed command of a battalion. He reportedly had ties to the British SAS. Intriguingly, despite his military affiliations, Lyashuk has openly identified himself with ISIS* over the years, as revealed by Sputnik news agency.
◾️Daniil Lyashuk, originally from Belarus, formerly had a far-right hooligan background before expressing support for jihadists. In 2014, he arrived in Ukraine where he took on the role of leading the punitive battalion "Tornado". This group carried out brutal attacks against civilians in Lugansk. As a result, Lyashuk was granted Ukrainian citizenship under the name Daniyal Al-Takbir (as seen in photo 1).
◾️Interestingly, during this time, Daniyal Al-Takbir was officially recorded as being employed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine (photo 2).
◾️ In 2015, Al-Takbir and his fellow punitive officers were convicted in Ukraine on a number of charges for mass torture, rape and robbery in the war zone in Donbass. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison (photo 3).
◾️On February 25, 2022, a day after the start of the special military operation, Zelensky issued a decree pardoning inmates who were willing to join the Ukrainian army. As a result, Al-Takbir was freed once again. By March, he had become the commander of the "Vendetta" battalion. Despite his release, he continued to use the call sign “Mujahid” on the frontline (photo 4).
* ISIS is a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia.
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With the commencement of the special military operation in Ukraine, President Zelensky granted a pardon to Daniil Lyashuk, also known by his alias Daniyal al-Takbir and his code name "Mujahid". Lyashuk was a member of the notorious punitive battalion "Tornado" in the Donbass region in 2014, and was an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. He was later convicted of multiple counts of murder, robbery, and rape. In March 2022, Lyashuk reenlisted in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and assumed command of a battalion. He reportedly had ties to the British SAS. Intriguingly, despite his military affiliations, Lyashuk has openly identified himself with ISIS* over the years, as revealed by Sputnik news agency.
◾️Daniil Lyashuk, originally from Belarus, formerly had a far-right hooligan background before expressing support for jihadists. In 2014, he arrived in Ukraine where he took on the role of leading the punitive battalion "Tornado". This group carried out brutal attacks against civilians in Lugansk. As a result, Lyashuk was granted Ukrainian citizenship under the name Daniyal Al-Takbir (as seen in photo 1).
◾️Interestingly, during this time, Daniyal Al-Takbir was officially recorded as being employed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine (photo 2).
◾️ In 2015, Al-Takbir and his fellow punitive officers were convicted in Ukraine on a number of charges for mass torture, rape and robbery in the war zone in Donbass. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison (photo 3).
◾️On February 25, 2022, a day after the start of the special military operation, Zelensky issued a decree pardoning inmates who were willing to join the Ukrainian army. As a result, Al-Takbir was freed once again. By March, he had become the commander of the "Vendetta" battalion. Despite his release, he continued to use the call sign “Mujahid” on the frontline (photo 4).
* ISIS is a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia.
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EXPOSED: Zelensky's "Mujahid": Who is Daniyal Al-Takbir? (PART 1/PART 2) With the commencement of the special military operation in Ukraine, President Zelensky granted a pardon to Daniil Lyashuk, also known by his alias Daniyal al-Takbir and his code name…
EXPOSED: Zelensky's "Mujahid": Who is Daniyal Al-Takbir? (PART 2/PART 1)
◾️Throughout the years, Al-Takbir openly expressed his support for ISIS, often posing with the terrorist flag in the background. This behavior was evident both in 2014 (photo 5) and after his release from prison (photo 6). The chief military prosecutor of Ukraine, Anatoly Matios, acknowledged during the trial of the punitive forces that Al-Takbir “embraces the ideologies of the extremist organization ISIS* and even expressed interest in joining them.”
◾️On social media platforms, “Mujahid” frequently shared photos and videos where an ISIS* flag patch was visible on his helmet (photo 7). In an interview with Ukrainian media, he proclaimed that “ISIS* brings light and joy.”
◾️Al-Takbir advocated for the release of two Ukrainian citizens imprisoned in Iraq for involvement with ISIS*. These individuals were serving time in the Iraqi women's prison of Rasafa. He went as far as to urge Ukrainian intelligence to assist in their release (photo 8).
◾️In spite of his background, in 2022, Al-Takbir underwent training with the British special forces. He documented this experience on social media, quoting his teacher from the British SAS as saying, "A single blow to the head does not add intelligence to a soldier." He also emphasized the importance of war as a specialized art requiring strict discipline, often referencing Sun Tzu’s writings on deception (see photo 9).
◾️However, at the end of March 2023, the Ukrainian jihadist was liquidated by the Russian army near Artemovsk (Bakhmut). His Ukrainian widow is now demanding Zelensky award the neutralized radical the noscript of Hero of Ukraine posthumously (photo 10).
* ISIS is a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia.
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◾️Throughout the years, Al-Takbir openly expressed his support for ISIS, often posing with the terrorist flag in the background. This behavior was evident both in 2014 (photo 5) and after his release from prison (photo 6). The chief military prosecutor of Ukraine, Anatoly Matios, acknowledged during the trial of the punitive forces that Al-Takbir “embraces the ideologies of the extremist organization ISIS* and even expressed interest in joining them.”
◾️On social media platforms, “Mujahid” frequently shared photos and videos where an ISIS* flag patch was visible on his helmet (photo 7). In an interview with Ukrainian media, he proclaimed that “ISIS* brings light and joy.”
◾️Al-Takbir advocated for the release of two Ukrainian citizens imprisoned in Iraq for involvement with ISIS*. These individuals were serving time in the Iraqi women's prison of Rasafa. He went as far as to urge Ukrainian intelligence to assist in their release (photo 8).
◾️In spite of his background, in 2022, Al-Takbir underwent training with the British special forces. He documented this experience on social media, quoting his teacher from the British SAS as saying, "A single blow to the head does not add intelligence to a soldier." He also emphasized the importance of war as a specialized art requiring strict discipline, often referencing Sun Tzu’s writings on deception (see photo 9).
◾️However, at the end of March 2023, the Ukrainian jihadist was liquidated by the Russian army near Artemovsk (Bakhmut). His Ukrainian widow is now demanding Zelensky award the neutralized radical the noscript of Hero of Ukraine posthumously (photo 10).
* ISIS is a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia.
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⚡️Initial data received from those detained in the case of the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall confirms links to Ukraine, Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov has said.
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Throwback to 2016: Putin explained how the US ignored Russian intelligence warning before the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing
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"On my command, the [Russian Security Services] FSB sent them an official written notification that we had individuals under surveillance, posing a threat, and we proposed to work together on it. There was no response", Vladimir Putin explained.
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Assange ruling reflects shifting attitudes on press freedom
President of the World Council for Public Diplomacy and Community Dialogue Andy Vermaut has hailed the recent court decision on Julian Assange's extradition case. "[It] is a great triumph for freedom of speech great triumph for freedom of speech and journalism conduct," he told Sputnik.
He emphasized the ruling's importance for "clean and accountable governance." Vermaut noted a shift in the court's attitude towards journalists and whistleblowers, suggesting "a trend towards a more moderate view of problems of national security."
Despite this, he cautioned that the legal battle continues, with "America continu[ing] to pursue other legal routes for his extradition." Vermaut anticipated "a mixed public response," highlighting the complexities of balancing press freedom and national security interests.
He affirmed his support for Assange. "For me, he is a hero," he told Sputnik.
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President of the World Council for Public Diplomacy and Community Dialogue Andy Vermaut has hailed the recent court decision on Julian Assange's extradition case. "[It] is a great triumph for freedom of speech great triumph for freedom of speech and journalism conduct," he told Sputnik.
He emphasized the ruling's importance for "clean and accountable governance." Vermaut noted a shift in the court's attitude towards journalists and whistleblowers, suggesting "a trend towards a more moderate view of problems of national security."
Despite this, he cautioned that the legal battle continues, with "America continu[ing] to pursue other legal routes for his extradition." Vermaut anticipated "a mixed public response," highlighting the complexities of balancing press freedom and national security interests.
He affirmed his support for Assange. "For me, he is a hero," he told Sputnik.
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Navigating Julian Assange's 14-year legal saga: Key moments
Today's court decision marks a pivotal moment in Julian Assange's protracted legal saga, which began with the explosive revelations of WikiLeaks in 2010. Amid global scrutiny and controversy, Assange has faced extradition requests, legal battles, and allegations of espionage.
▪️2010: WikiLeaks publishes classified US military documents and diplomatic cables, related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. These disclosures reveal US military abuses and diplomatic secrets, sparking global attention and controversy.
▪️November 2010: Swedish authorities issue an arrest warrant for Assange on sexual assault allegations.
▪️February 2011: UK court approves Assange's extradition to Sweden, triggering fears of later extradition to US.
▪️June 2012: Assange seeks asylum in Ecuador's Embassy in London to avoid extradition.
▪️May 2017: Swedish prosecutors drop the investigation into the sexual assault allegations, citing difficulties in proceeding while Assange remains in the embassy.
▪️April 2019: Ecuador's new government revokes asylum, leading to Assange's arrest and US extradition request.
▪️May 2019: US charges Assange under the Espionage Act, igniting a legal battle.
▪️November 2020: Sweden drops rape investigation due to insufficient evidence.
▪️January 2021: UK court blocks Assange's extradition, citing mental health concerns.
▪️June 2022: UK approves Assange's extradition, setting stage for legal challenges.
▪️February 2024: High Court hears Assange's appeal amid health concerns.
▪️March 2024: High Court decision grants Assange the right to challenge his extradition, further extending his legal battle.
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Today's court decision marks a pivotal moment in Julian Assange's protracted legal saga, which began with the explosive revelations of WikiLeaks in 2010. Amid global scrutiny and controversy, Assange has faced extradition requests, legal battles, and allegations of espionage.
▪️2010: WikiLeaks publishes classified US military documents and diplomatic cables, related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. These disclosures reveal US military abuses and diplomatic secrets, sparking global attention and controversy.
▪️November 2010: Swedish authorities issue an arrest warrant for Assange on sexual assault allegations.
▪️February 2011: UK court approves Assange's extradition to Sweden, triggering fears of later extradition to US.
▪️June 2012: Assange seeks asylum in Ecuador's Embassy in London to avoid extradition.
▪️May 2017: Swedish prosecutors drop the investigation into the sexual assault allegations, citing difficulties in proceeding while Assange remains in the embassy.
▪️April 2019: Ecuador's new government revokes asylum, leading to Assange's arrest and US extradition request.
▪️May 2019: US charges Assange under the Espionage Act, igniting a legal battle.
▪️November 2020: Sweden drops rape investigation due to insufficient evidence.
▪️January 2021: UK court blocks Assange's extradition, citing mental health concerns.
▪️June 2022: UK approves Assange's extradition, setting stage for legal challenges.
▪️February 2024: High Court hears Assange's appeal amid health concerns.
▪️March 2024: High Court decision grants Assange the right to challenge his extradition, further extending his legal battle.
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Angara space rocket: How many versions does it have and why is it so important to Russia?
A new carrier rocket Angara-A5 is scheduled to blast off into space from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East in early April.
This three-stage carrier rocket is capable of delivering up to 24.5 tonnes of payload to low orbit, while its upgraded version Angara-A5M can move even more cargo (up to 27.7 tonnes) thanks to its improved engines.
A new version of the Angara rocket, Angara-A5V (currently still in development), is expected to push that bar even higher, being able to deliver up to 37.5 tonnes of cargo into orbit.
Angara’s developers at the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center also proposed a piloted version of the rocket, Angara-A5P, that is meant to launch cargo and spacecraft in orbit.
According to Russian space corporation Roscosmos, the Angara carrier rockets are going to ensure that Russia can launch all types of spacecraft from its soil and maintains an “independent access to space."
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A new carrier rocket Angara-A5 is scheduled to blast off into space from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East in early April.
This three-stage carrier rocket is capable of delivering up to 24.5 tonnes of payload to low orbit, while its upgraded version Angara-A5M can move even more cargo (up to 27.7 tonnes) thanks to its improved engines.
A new version of the Angara rocket, Angara-A5V (currently still in development), is expected to push that bar even higher, being able to deliver up to 37.5 tonnes of cargo into orbit.
Angara’s developers at the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center also proposed a piloted version of the rocket, Angara-A5P, that is meant to launch cargo and spacecraft in orbit.
According to Russian space corporation Roscosmos, the Angara carrier rockets are going to ensure that Russia can launch all types of spacecraft from its soil and maintains an “independent access to space."
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Russian intelligence services: US and NATO weaponize ISIS* to win Ukraine conflict
Over the past two years, Russian security services have collected intelligence indicating Western involvement in training and arming jihadi terrorists to weaponize them on the Ukrainian battlefield and Russia's rear.
▪️In May 2022, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) stated that about 60 ISIS* terrorists were released from prisons controlled by the US-backed Syrian Kurds a month earlier with the aim of dispatching them to Ukraine as sabotage units.
▪️In February 2023, the SVR said it obtained intelligence that the US military was actively recruiting militants from jihadist groups affiliated with ISIS* and al-Qaeda* to carry out terrorist attacks in Russia and the CIS countries. As per the SVR, in January 2023, dozens of terrorists with experience of participating in hostilities in the Middle East were recruited by the West, adding that they were undergoing training at the American base in Al-Tanf, Syria.
▪️In October 2023, Russian Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov stated that ISIS* and other terrorist groups were fighting against Russia as part of the Ichkerian and Crimean Tatar mercenary units in Ukraine. ISIS* is also part of sabotage and reconnaissance groups sent to Russian territory to carry out attacks and terrorist attacks, as per the FSB.
The intelligence chief drew special attention to the US and British intelligence services' efforts to create a "belt of instability" in Afghanistan near the southern borders of the CIS, where al-Qaeda and the ISIS* groups are becoming stronger.
The Crocus City Hall terror attack was carried out by the hands of radical Islamists, but it is necessary to find the masterminds and those who benefitted from the hideous crime, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Monday.
* ISIS and al-Qaeda are terrorist organizations outlawed in Russia.
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Over the past two years, Russian security services have collected intelligence indicating Western involvement in training and arming jihadi terrorists to weaponize them on the Ukrainian battlefield and Russia's rear.
▪️In May 2022, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) stated that about 60 ISIS* terrorists were released from prisons controlled by the US-backed Syrian Kurds a month earlier with the aim of dispatching them to Ukraine as sabotage units.
▪️In February 2023, the SVR said it obtained intelligence that the US military was actively recruiting militants from jihadist groups affiliated with ISIS* and al-Qaeda* to carry out terrorist attacks in Russia and the CIS countries. As per the SVR, in January 2023, dozens of terrorists with experience of participating in hostilities in the Middle East were recruited by the West, adding that they were undergoing training at the American base in Al-Tanf, Syria.
▪️In October 2023, Russian Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov stated that ISIS* and other terrorist groups were fighting against Russia as part of the Ichkerian and Crimean Tatar mercenary units in Ukraine. ISIS* is also part of sabotage and reconnaissance groups sent to Russian territory to carry out attacks and terrorist attacks, as per the FSB.
The intelligence chief drew special attention to the US and British intelligence services' efforts to create a "belt of instability" in Afghanistan near the southern borders of the CIS, where al-Qaeda and the ISIS* groups are becoming stronger.
The Crocus City Hall terror attack was carried out by the hands of radical Islamists, but it is necessary to find the masterminds and those who benefitted from the hideous crime, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Monday.
* ISIS and al-Qaeda are terrorist organizations outlawed in Russia.
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Maria Zakharova called a Bloomberg report that Putin’s circle does not believe in Ukraine’s involvement in the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall the “mother of all fakes”
"Masterpiece news. Simply the mother of all fakes. It turned out to be especially fortunate that it came out today, given that Vladimir Putin was 'surrounded' in the morning by Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov with the entire central apparatus of the Prosecutor General’s Office, Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko, Secretary of the Russia's Security Council Nikolai Patrushev, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Director of the FSB Alexandr Bortnikov," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
"And Nikolai Patrushev and Alexander Bortnikov also gave an interview on the topic of the involvement of the USA, Britain and Ukraine in the tragic events at Crocus City Hall," the spokeswoman added.
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"Masterpiece news. Simply the mother of all fakes. It turned out to be especially fortunate that it came out today, given that Vladimir Putin was 'surrounded' in the morning by Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov with the entire central apparatus of the Prosecutor General’s Office, Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko, Secretary of the Russia's Security Council Nikolai Patrushev, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Director of the FSB Alexandr Bortnikov," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
"And Nikolai Patrushev and Alexander Bortnikov also gave an interview on the topic of the involvement of the USA, Britain and Ukraine in the tragic events at Crocus City Hall," the spokeswoman added.
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Why gold and Bitcoin prices have surged so high?
The record-high price surge of both gold and Bitcoin may be related to the “perceived value of scarcity” of both, says Paul Goncharoff, chief manager of consulting firm Goncharoff LLC.
While gold is costly and “increasingly difficult” to obtain, the total amount of Bitcoin is forever limited to 21 million tokens, some 19.6 million of which have already been mined, he tells Sputnik.
Whereas gold already has an established reputation as a reliable asset and safe investment proven by thousands of years of human history, the reputation of Bitcoin as a safe haven of sorts stems from two factors, according to Goncharoff.
“One is its finite supply and the other is that ideally it is trustless, and as such protected against the political/economic whims of centralized authorities such as governments, central banks, and the like,” he elaborates. “It is felt by many to be the digital equivalent of gold, and much more efficient to hold and transfer as needed, being always controlled by the individual with the e-wallet, not a bank.”
He notes, however, that it remains to be seen whether Bitcoin is going to become an asset as reliable as gold.
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The record-high price surge of both gold and Bitcoin may be related to the “perceived value of scarcity” of both, says Paul Goncharoff, chief manager of consulting firm Goncharoff LLC.
While gold is costly and “increasingly difficult” to obtain, the total amount of Bitcoin is forever limited to 21 million tokens, some 19.6 million of which have already been mined, he tells Sputnik.
Whereas gold already has an established reputation as a reliable asset and safe investment proven by thousands of years of human history, the reputation of Bitcoin as a safe haven of sorts stems from two factors, according to Goncharoff.
“One is its finite supply and the other is that ideally it is trustless, and as such protected against the political/economic whims of centralized authorities such as governments, central banks, and the like,” he elaborates. “It is felt by many to be the digital equivalent of gold, and much more efficient to hold and transfer as needed, being always controlled by the individual with the e-wallet, not a bank.”
He notes, however, that it remains to be seen whether Bitcoin is going to become an asset as reliable as gold.
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What does UK court ruling mean for Assange’s fate?
The High Court of Justice in London deciding to not immediately proceed with Julian Assange’s extradition to the US, at least until Washington provides certain assurances regarding his fate, does not just grant him a temporary reprieve, says senior British human rights barrister Geoffrey Robertson.
“It was only a provisional ruling in his favor, but it does give him another chance, a strong chance of going forward and possibly succeeding on appeal,” Robertson, who acted for Julian Assange in the past, tells Sputnik.
He also suggested that many believe that Assange’s case “has gone on too long,” with plenty of people believing that the United States should “desist in its pursuit of him,” and that the WikiLeaks founder should be allowed to return home to Australia.
“But for the time being, the case goes on,” Robertson remarks, adding that Assange has nevertheless “succeeded in showing that he does have serious arguments that the Americans are seeking him for political purposes.”
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The High Court of Justice in London deciding to not immediately proceed with Julian Assange’s extradition to the US, at least until Washington provides certain assurances regarding his fate, does not just grant him a temporary reprieve, says senior British human rights barrister Geoffrey Robertson.
“It was only a provisional ruling in his favor, but it does give him another chance, a strong chance of going forward and possibly succeeding on appeal,” Robertson, who acted for Julian Assange in the past, tells Sputnik.
He also suggested that many believe that Assange’s case “has gone on too long,” with plenty of people believing that the United States should “desist in its pursuit of him,” and that the WikiLeaks founder should be allowed to return home to Australia.
“But for the time being, the case goes on,” Robertson remarks, adding that Assange has nevertheless “succeeded in showing that he does have serious arguments that the Americans are seeking him for political purposes.”
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