US President Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, releasing him from a double life sentence for founding the Silk Road marketplace. Operated between 2011 and 2013, Silk Road facilitated over $200 million in illegal transactions, primarily using Bitcoin.
This pardon fulfills Trump’s campaign promise and highlights a significant legal case in the crypto world. While some argue the sentencing was harsh, others see it as a necessary move against crypto-related crimes.
Lyn Ulbricht, Ross’s mother, was supportive, citing his idealism around Bitcoin’s potential for global prosperity.
