Silk Road’s
Ross Ulbricht Hopes
for Freedom After
Donald Trump• Объект человек » Персоналии по алфавиту » Персоналии на Тр » Трамп, Дональд s
Re-election
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is cautiously optimistic about his potential
release after a decade-long incarceration.
The notorious darknet marketplace remains famous for facilitating millions in
illegal transactions using Bitcoin (BTC• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Bitcoin).
Ross Ulbricht Awaits Possible Freedom For Bitcoin• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Bitcoin-Aided Crimes
Ulbricht, who has been serving a double life sentence since 2015 without
parole, expressed gratitude to those who supported Donald Trump• Объект человек » Персоналии по алфавиту » Персоналии на Тр » Трамп, Дональд’s presidential
bid. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), he said he hoped that the
former President• Государство » Государственное устройство США » Президент США
• Соединённые Штаты Америки (США) » Государственное устройство США » Президент США
• Соединённые Штаты Америки (США) » Политика США » Политики США » Президент США
• Политика » Политика США » Политики США » Президент США might honor his commitment to commute his sentence after
taking the Oval Office.
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“Immense gratitude to everyone who voted for President• Государство » Государственное устройство США » Президент США
• Соединённые Штаты Америки (США) » Государственное устройство США » Президент США
• Соединённые Штаты Америки (США) » Политика США » Политики США » Президент США
• Политика » Политика США » Политики США » Президент США Trump• Объект человек » Персоналии по алфавиту » Персоналии на Тр » Трамп, Дональд on my behalf. I
trust him to honor his pledge and give me a second chance. After 11+ years in
darkness, I can finally see the light of freedom at the end of the tunnel,”
Ulbricht wrote .
This message from Ulbricht resonated widely, with supporters rallying behind
his cause. They urge Trump• Объект человек » Персоналии по алфавиту » Персоналии на Тр » Трамп, Дональд to fulfill what he promised during campaign
speeches this year.
In hindsight, Trump• Объект человек » Персоналии по алфавиту » Персоналии на Тр » Трамп, Дональд’s remarks regarding Ulbricht’s potential clemency came
during the Libertarian National Convention in March. As a presidential
aspirant then, Trump• Объект человек » Персоналии по алфавиту » Персоналии на Тр » Трамп, Дональд pledged that, if re-elected, he would “commute the
sentence of Ross Ulbricht.” The promise came as part of his commitment to
criminal justice reform.
Trump• Объект человек » Персоналии по алфавиту » Персоналии на Тр » Трамп, Дональд Pledges To Commute Ross Ulbricht s Sentence
His promise was largely viewed as an attempt to appeal to Libertarian voters,
a group that has consistently advocated for Ulbricht’s release. Noteworthy,
Trump• Объект человек » Персоналии по алфавиту » Персоналии на Тр » Трамп, Дональд also repeated the commitment during the Bitcoin• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Bitcoin 2024 Conference in
Nashville. Representative Thomas Massie, a staunch advocate of Ulbricht’s
case, reinforced this sentiment.
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“Hang in there Ross. President• Государство » Государственное устройство США » Президент США
• Соединённые Штаты Америки (США) » Государственное устройство США » Президент США
• Соединённые Штаты Америки (США) » Политика США » Политики США » Президент США
• Политика » Политика США » Политики США » Президент США Donald Trump• Объект человек » Персоналии по алфавиту » Персоналии на Тр » Трамп, Дональд himself told me that he would.
It’s one of the reasons I endorsed him,” Massie noted .
Ulbricht’s case is controversial because of the illegal activities conducted
on the Silk Road . Additionally, the lengthy prison term he received remains a
bone of contention for some.
The platform, which Ulbricht launched in 2011, operated as an online black
market. Users could buy and sell drugs, fake IDs, and other illicit goods, all
primarily paid for with Bitcoin• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Bitcoin.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) shut down Silk Road in 2013.
This set the pace for Ulbricht’s arrest and eventual sentencing. As part of
the sentence, the Silk Road founder got two life terms without the possibility
of parole.
Despite the gravity of the charges, Ulbricht’s supporters argue that his
punishment was excessively severe. This is especially true given the
non-violent nature of his crime. They believe Ulbricht has been turned into a
scapegoat for cryptocurrency-related offenses.
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Many in the crypto community continue to advocate for his clemency. Some even
call his case a reflection of harsh judicial measures against pioneers of the
digital age.
Polymarket Bettors on Ulbricht’s Possible Clemency
The question of Ulbricht’s release has even found its way onto Polymarket , a
prediction platform where users wager on political and societal outcomes.
Bettors on Polymarket currently speculate a 77% chance that Trump• Объект человек » Персоналии по алфавиту » Персоналии на Тр » Трамп, Дональд will pardon
Ulbricht, making him one of the top candidates in line for Trump• Объект человек » Персоналии по алфавиту » Персоналии на Тр » Трамп, Дональд’s potential
pardon list. He matches individuals connected to the January 6 Capitol riot,
who also boast a 77% chance. Ross Ulbricht’s Potential Clemency Odds. Source:
Polymarket
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Meanwhile, the US government• Государство » Государственное устройство США » Правительство США
• Соединённые Штаты Америки (США) » Государственное устройство США » Правительство США
• Объект организация » Организации по алфавиту » Организации на Пр » Правительство США has been liquidating Bitcoin• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Bitcoin seized from Silk
Road . Following a Supreme Court ruling, authorities were allowed to sell
large amounts of Bitcoin• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Bitcoin tied to the case . The proceeds will go to the
government• Государство » Законы и право » Теория государства и права » Правительство.
Legal experts have commented on this sale, arguing it displays the changing
stance of regulatory authorities on Bitcoin• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Bitcoin, shifting from seizing the digital
currency as “criminal assets” to monetizing it to benefit public funds. Some
analysts warn, however, that the sale of such vast Bitcoin• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Bitcoin holdings could
potentially impact the market , especially as Bitcoin• Экономика » Финансы » Платежные средства » Платежные системы интернета » Криптовалюта » Bitcoin’s value is highly
sensitive to large fluctuations in supply.
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The Silk Road case has grown to symbolize more than a criminal enterprise. It
has sparked debates over the limits of justice, the right to innovation, and
the tension between government• Государство » Законы и право » Теория государства и права » Правительство and privacy advocates.
As Ulbricht holds out hope for clemency, his case remains at the center of
discussions on digital privacy, decentralization, and judicial fairness. For
now, Ulbricht and his supporters await January with guarded optimism, hoping
for a reprieve after over a decade in prison.
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