Ross Ulbricht, the controversial creator of the Silk Road, has long been at the heart of debates about the intersection of technology and criminal activity. Following a full pardon from US President Donald Trump, a new wave of cybercrime has emerged, leveraging news of Ulbricht’s case to deliver malware to unsuspecting targets. Exploiting the news … Read more
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who had been serving a double life sentence without parole, publicly thanked US President Donald Trump after receiving a full pardon. This marked the first time Ulbricht had spoken publicly since being released from a maximum-security prison in Arizona, where he was held for more than 11 years. “Last night, … Read more
The recently pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the dark web marketplace Silk Road, looks to still hold millions of dollars in Bitcoin. This comes following the revelation of wallets linked to the Silk Road founder, containing coins that remained untouched while he was in prison. Ross Ulbricht Reportedly Still Holds $44 Million In Bitcoin … Read more
Crypto exchange Kraken disclosed on X that it has made a donation to the newly freed Ross Ulbricht to help the Silk Road founder land on his feet. The exchange sent $111,111 in Bitcoin (BTC) to the address on freeross.org, which claims to be Ulbricht’s official website and offers ways for people to contribute to … Read more
Key Notes Coinbase’s Conor Grogan uncovered 430 BTC linked to Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. Valued around $60,000 in 2013, these funds are worth over $45 million now. Ross Ulbricht received a full pardon from President Donald Trump on January 21 after more than a decade in prison. Coinbase Director of Product Strategy Conor Grogan … Read more
The creator of a dark web market that sold illegal drugs, stolen passports and hacking equipment using Bitcoin has been pardoned by President Donald Trump. Ross Ulbricht was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, in 2015 in connection with his ownership and operation of the hidden website. The then-26-year-old was also … Read more
Ulbricht’s pardon sparked widespread celebration and reignited discussions about Roger Ver, a controversial figure in the cryptocurrency world. Ver, an early Bitcoin Cash advocate, faces allegations of owing $48 million in taxes linked to his expatriation process. He denies the charges, claiming he relied on expert advice and was unfairly treated during legal proceedings. Critics … Read more
On Jan. 21, Donald Trump said he had signed a full and unconditional pardon for Ross Ulbricht, who operated the dark web marketplace Silk Road. “I just called the mother of Ross William Ulbricht to let her know that in honor of her and the Libertarian Movement, which supported me so strongly, it was my … Read more
Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road darknet marketplace, has been granted a full pardon by President Trump, honoring Libertarian support during his campaign. Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, has been fully pardoned by President Donald Trump. On Jan. 22, Trump announced the pardon on Truth Social, his own social media platform, stating … Read more
President Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road who was sentenced to after being of money laundering, narcotics trafficking and computer hacking. “I just called the mother of Ross William Ulbright [sic] to let her know that in honor of her and the Libertarian Movement, which supported me so strongly, it … Read more