The crypto community welcomed the news of a full pardon granted to Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht by the U.S. president. Crypto leader Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, expressed hopes for a similar pardon in the future.
CZ Rejoices at Ulbricht's Pardon
Changpeng Zhao retweeted a post by the @Free_Ross account, announcing Ulbricht’s full pardon by the new U.S. president. The post thanked the president for 'saving Ross's life.' CZ responded with a 'clapping hands' emoji and replied to hopeful comments about receiving a similar pardon with a 'folded hands' emoji.
Crypto Community Reaction
The @Free_Ross account's post attracted many reactions from the crypto community. Notable figures like Erik Voorhees, the founder of ShapeShift; Gabor Gurbacs, a Tether advisor; and Samson Mow, the head of JAN3, shared their congratulations.
Ross Ulbricht's Story
Ross Ulbricht was sentenced to two life terms in prison in 2013 after being arrested for founding and managing Silk Road, a marketplace that used Bitcoin as a means of transaction, including for illegal items. His pardon was a key election promise from the previous president.
Ross Ulbricht’s pardon is a significant event for the crypto community. Inspired by this example, crypto enthusiasts hope for justice for others in the industry.
