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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

Elon Musk, Libertarians Say Trump Will Pardon Silk Road's Ross Ulbricht, Bitcoin Climbs

Donald Trump told the fringe Libertarian Party last year that he would free Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht if elected. (Credit: AFP)

KEY POINTS

  • Bitcoin was up 1.6% after news of the supposed incoming pardon for the Silk Road founder
  • Angela McArdle said Trump's staff confirmed Ulbricht's pardon will be out as soon as Tuesday morning
  • Silk Road was considered the first 'real' use case for Bitcoin for purchases

U.S. President Donald Trump's team has reportedly confirmed that Ross Ulbricht, the creator of dark web marketplace Silk Road, will be freed, nudging Bitcoin's price slightly higher.

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