WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to X (formerly Twitter) on September 18, 2026, after an 8-year absence since his last personal tweet in 2018. His account had been managed by his defense campaign under the handle @DefendAssange during his time away.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced classified Pentagon crypto initiatives aimed at securing strategic advantage in Bitcoin. Julian Assange posted his return and highlighted Bitcoin's role in enabling uncensored donations during censorship of his journalism. Bitcoin traders debated price targets, with skepticism toward reaching $100K this year.