Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road, has been granted a full pardon.
Ulbricht was serving two life sentences without parole.
Trump had promised to address Ulbricht’s sentence during his campaign.
The Pardon Announcement
President Donald Trump has granted a “full and unconditional” pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the man behind the infamous dark web marketplace, Silk Road. This act of clemency was announced on January 21, 2025, fu…
Trump signs numerous executive orders on his first day, but none address cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrencies omitted from Trump’s inaugural speeches and policy announcements.
Musk’s “D.O.G.E.” initiative receives official backing, influencing government efficiency.
New appointments for financial regulatory positions signal a shift in policy direction.
Trump’s Inauguration Day: A Missed Beat for Crypto?
Donald Trump was s…
Donald Trump launches $TRUMP memecoin, sparking a 600% price surge.
Bernstein analysts view this as the start of a new crypto regulatory era.
Market reactions mixed, with concerns over ethics and future stability.
Trump’s Memecoin: A Regulatory Revolution?
Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, launches a cryptocurrency token just days before his inauguration, and the market goes wild. Over the weekend when $TRUMP hit the…
Ethereum’s next major update, Pectra, scheduled for March 2025 mainnet release.
Key changes aiming to enhance network efficiency, scalability, and user experience.
Test network deployments planned for February 2025.
What is the Pectra Upgrade?
The Ethereum blockchain is on the brink of a significant transformation with the upcoming Pectra upgrade set for March 2025. It’s a fundamental change in the protocol that will alter…
Trump plans to repeal SAB 121 on his first day in office.
SAB 121 requires crypto custodians to report client assets as liabilities.
The move aims to foster a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment.
Trump’s Crypto Regulatory Overhaul: Immediate Action on SAB 121
What is SAB 121 and Why Does It Matter?
SAB 121, or Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121, was introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to en…
