In a significant legal move, President Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, associated with founding the Silk Road marketplace, which was notorious for illegal transactions. Serving a life sentence since 2015 for charges like drug trafficking, Ulbricht’s conviction garnered support from Libertarians who viewed it as overly harsh. The pardon aligns with Trump’s campaign promises and reflects a shift towards a more lenient stance on cryptocurrency-related offenses. Following the announcement, Ulbricht’s supporters celebrate this landmark decision, viewing it as a step toward justice reform.