Ross Ulbricht has his freedom. After serving nearly 12 years in federal prison for running a notorious online drugs bazaar, Ulbricht—who went by the name Dread Pirate Roberts when he was a crime ...

President Donald Trump granted a pardon to Silk Road marketplace founder Ross Ulbricht, a promise he made to the cryptocurrency industry during his campaign.

Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he issued a pardon for Ross Ulbricht ... traded on the site before it was shut down after Ulbricht’s arrest in 2013. As of Nov. 3, 2020, more than $1 billion ...

While Bitcoin (BTC) has evolved way beyond Silk Road since Ulbricht’s arrest, the controversial marketplace has historical significance as a major use case for adoption. Ross is a symbol of ...

“I just called the mother of Ross William Ulbright to ... On the day of his arrest, bitcoin was worth just around $130. Ulbricht was convicted of conspiracy to distribute narcotics, conspiracy ...