Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump after receiving a full pardon following over 11 years in prison. Ulbricht, who was serving a double life sentence without parole, stated in a video that he is now a free man, thanking Trump for restoring his future. Since his release, support has poured in, including significant donations to a campaign supporting him. A wallet linked to Ulbricht has reportedly received over $270,000 in Bitcoin donations, with notable contributions from the crypto exchange Kraken. Ulbricht revealed plans to reconnect with his family and heal from his incarceration, while highlighting that a substantial amount of Bitcoin linked to him remains untouched, including approximately 430 BTC worth around $47 million.

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