Trump’s Pardon of Ross Ulbricht: A Game-Changer for Bitcoin’s Legacy
On the second day of his second presidential term, U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued an unconditional pardon for Ross Ulbricht, a crucial figure in early Bitcoin history and the former operator of the Silk Road marketplace. This landmark decision has the potential to reshape discussions around Bitcoin and its founding narrative. Ulbrichtโs case has long been a flashpoint in debates about cryptocurrency, law enforcement, and digital freedom. The impact of this pardon on the crypto community and the broader landscape of regulation remains to be seen, but it surely adds an intriguing chapter to Bitcoin’s legacy.